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Three teenagers die after car enters river

Three teenagers die after car enters river

Summary

Three teenagers died after their car went off the road and entered the River Wear in Sunderland. One 17-year-old boy escaped with minor injuries and was arrested, while the bodies of two boys and a girl were found in the water.

Key Facts

  • The accident happened near Panns Bank, Sunderland, close to Wearmouth Bridge.
  • Four teenagers were in the black Audi A3 when it entered the river.
  • A 17-year-old boy survived and is in hospital with minor injuries.
  • Police have arrested the surviving boy in connection with the incident.
  • Two teenage boys and one teenage girl were found dead in the river.
  • Emergency services including police, fire rescue, ambulance, and RNLI helped at the scene.
  • Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident.
  • The public was asked to avoid the area during rescue efforts.
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