Car Plunge Into River Wear Deaths

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1. 29 Sep

   Northumbria Police said just before 13:30 BST a black Audi A3 came off the road at Panns Bank near Wearmouth Bridge, in Sunderland, and entered the water.

   2 outlets · BBC
2. 30 Sep

   The three who died have been named as Jackson Duke, 17, Luke Etheridge and Zara Shaw, both 16.

   2 outlets · BBC

Coverage 8 articles

• 2 Oct Families remember teens who died in river
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• 30 Sep Teenagers killed when car plunged into River Wear named by policePolice have identified three teenagers who died when a car plunged into the River Wear near Sunderland on Tuesday afternoon. The victims were Jackson and Luke from Sunderland and Zara from Houghton-le-Spring. A 17-year-old boy in the vehicle survived with non-serious injuries. Chief Supt Scott Cowie expressed condolences to the families and urged the public not to speculate about the incident, which is under…Evening Standard
• 30 Sep Pictured: Two boys and girl killed after car plunged into River Wear - as police confirm surviving teen arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous drivingThree teenagers died when a car plunged into River Wear in Sunderland; Jackson Duke (17), Luke Etheridge (16), and Zara Shaw (16) were among four teens inside the black Audi A3. The fourth teen, also 17, survived but was later arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Chief Superintendent Scott Cowie expressed condolences to the victims' families and urged the public not to speculate about the…Daily Mail
• 30 Sep Teens who died in car which entered river namedPolice identified three teenagers who died when a car plunged into the River Wear near Sunderland: Jackson Duke, 17, Luke Etheridge, 16, and Zara Shaw, 16. A fourth occupant was arrested for causing death by dangerous driving. The incident occurred at Panns Bank around 13:30 BST on Tuesday, with Northumbria Police continuing to investigate the cause of the crash.BBC
• 30 Sep Major operation to recover car in which three teens died in river plungePolice divers and a crane were used on Wednesday afternoon to recover a damaged black hatchback from the River Wear in Sunderland after it plunged into the water the previous day, resulting in the deaths of three teenagers and injuries to a fourth. The car was retrieved during low tide with heavy police presence and spectators nearby; flowers had been placed near the scene earlier as tributes. Chief Supt Scott Cowie…Evening Standard
• 29 Sep Police investigate after three teenagers killed when Audi A3 entered River WearPolice are investigating after an Audi A3 plunged into the River Wear on Tuesday afternoon, resulting in the deaths of three teenagers—two boys and a girl—while another 17-year-old boy survived with non-serious injuries and was arrested by police. The incident involved multiple rescue teams including the fire service, coastguard, RNLI, and ambulance services. Police warn that young drivers aged 17 to 24 are involved…Evening Standard
• 29 Sep Teenager arrested after three youngsters killed when car entered the River WearA car accident on the River Wear resulted in the deaths of three teenagers—two boys and one girl—and left another 17-year-old boy hospitalized after he was arrested by police in connection with the incident. The tragedy occurred near Panns Bank, where a multi-agency search involving fire and rescue teams as well as ambulance services took place to recover the victims from the river. Police noted that more than…Evening Standard
• 29 Sep Car going into River Wear triggers large rescue effortThree teenagers died when a car plunged into the River Wear near Wearmouth Bridge in Sunderland at around 13:30 BST. A fourth teenager escaped but was hospitalized with minor injuries. The black Audi A3 contained four people initially; rescuers from various agencies assisted, including the fire service and RNLI teams. Sunderland police are investigating the circumstances of the accident, which Northumbria Police's…BBC

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