The crash just after 8:30 this morning was between Memorial Lane and the Shenandoah Highway.

Another person received moderate injuries.

It takes the holiday road death toll to 15.

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05 Sep: Residents have been allowed to return home in Nelson, after being evacuated due to the discovery of a suspicious item

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04 Sep: More staff on the way for Nelson Hospital, but it will be months before they start

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