Family pays tribute to girl killed in River Wear crash

Summarised from 5 outlets · Updated 2 Oct, 13:49 · Archive

A 16-year-old girl named Zara Shaw died alongside two other teenagers when a car plunged into the River Wear.

Zara Shaw, aged 16, died alongside two other teenagers when the car they were travelling in plunged into the River Wear. The incident took place on Tuesday. Metro reports that the vehicle was an Audi A3 that veered off a bridge into the river.

Her family have released a moving tribute to the teenager. They described her as 'beautiful' and said she had 'a zest for life'. The family also said she 'made us proud from day one', according to reports of their statement.

How it is being reported

• Family of teen killed when car drove into River Wear pay tribute to their ‘beautiful girl’Metro · 2 Oct, 13:40
• Tribute to ‘beautiful girl’ who died with two other teens in car river plungeEvening Standard · 2 Oct, 13:37
• Family pays tribute to 'beautiful girl' killed when car plunged into River WearThe Independent · 2 Oct, 13:34
• Heartbroken family pay tribute to 'beautiful girl' Zara Shaw after River Wear tragedyDaily Express · 2 Oct, 13:20
• Family of 'beautiful' girl, 16, killed alongside two teen boys when car plunged into River Wear 'say 'you had a zest for life' in moving tributeDaily Mail · 2 Oct, 13:16

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