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One Dies in Nash Accident

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ROCKY MOUNT — Investigators think falling asleep behindthe wheel may have been the cause of a Nash County accident that killedone person on Monday.

A van was traveling on Interstate-95, when the vehicle jumped a guardrail, and plunged into the Tar River reservoir.

Two passengers were rushed to Nash Hospital. They are in criticalcondition.

Investigation of the accident continues.

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