Three teenagers die after car enters River Wear in Sunderland

Summarised from 9 outlets · 25 reports · Updated 2 Oct, 12:08 · Archive

Three teenagers died after a car entered the River Wear near Wearmouth Bridge in Sunderland on Tuesday afternoon.

A black Audi A3 went through a barrier and entered the River Wear near Wearmouth Bridge in Sunderland at around 1.30pm on Tuesday, triggering a major emergency response. Police divers entered the river and recovered the bodies of three teenagers: Jackson Duke, 17, and 16-year-olds Luke Etheridge and Zara Shaw. The vehicle was attached to a crane and lifted from the water.

A 17-year-old boy who was in the car survived the incident and was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. According to the Daily Mail, the driver was 'in the wrong gear' when the crash occurred.

Emergency services including police, firefighters, coastguard and paramedics attended the scene. Members of the public were warned to avoid the area during the large rescue operation.

Northumbria Police confirmed the identities of those who died and the arrest of the surviving teenager. The incident was treated as a major tragedy by emergency services and media outlets across the UK.

How it is being reported

• Teen arrested after car plunged into River Wear is bailed after three tragic deathsJackson Duke, 17, Zara Shaw, 16, and Luke Etheridge, 16, were killed when the car they were in plunged into the River Wear in Sunderland on TuesdayThe Mirror · 1 Oct, 15:02
• Teenagers killed after car went into River Wear named by policeThree teenagers who died when the car they were travelling in drove into the River Wear in Sunderland have been named by police.Sky News · 30 Sept, 19:20
• Teenagers killed when car plunged into River Wear named by policeJackson Duke, 17, and Luke Etheridge and Zara Shaw, both aged 16, were all in the car when it plunged into the river, Northumbria Police said.Evening Standard · 30 Sept, 18:03
• Teenagers killed when car plunged into River Wear named by police.Evening Standard · 30 Sept, 17:35
• Police name three teenagers killed after car plunged into River WearThe incident in Sunderland occurred on TuesdayThe Independent · 30 Sept, 17:34
• Teens who died in car which entered river namedJackson Duke, Luke Etheridge and Zara Shaw died when the car they were in ended up in the Wear.BBC News · 30 Sept, 17:32
• 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 who died after a car smashed through a barrier and plunged into the River Wear have been pictured.Daily Mail · 30 Sept, 17:29
• Heartbreak as 3 teens who died in River Wear car crash named and picturedThe car entered the water on Tuesday.Daily Express · 30 Sept, 17:28
• Teenagers killed after car topples into River Wear named by Northumbria PoliceThree teenagers who were killed after a car drove into the River Wear have been named by police. Police today confirmed Jackson Duke, 17, and 16-year-olds Luke Etheridge and Zara Shaw died in the incident. Northumbria Police confirmed another 17-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. On Tuesday, an Audi A3 went into the water near Wearmouth Bridge, Sunderland, at around 1.30pm. MORE TO FOLLOW... TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Our Standards: The GB News Editorial CharterGB News · 30 Sept, 17:26
• 17-year-old arrested after car plunges into river killing three teenagersPolice divers entered the river and attached the black car to a crane, which then lifted it out of the water.Evening Standard · 30 Sept, 14:47
• Car that plunged into River Wear and killed three teenagers is pulled from water after driver 'who was in the wrong gear' crashed through metal barrierThe bodies of two boys and one girl were recovered from the River Wear on Tuesday night when the black Audi A3 went through a barrier near Wearmouth Bridge in Sunderland.Daily Mail · 30 Sept, 14:35
• River Wear: Major update after car plunged into river with three teens deadThe tragedy unfolded in the major city on Tuesday afternoon.Daily Express · 30 Sept, 14:14
• Major operation to recover car in which three teens died in river plungePolice divers entered the river and attached the black car to a crane, which then lifted it out of the water.Evening Standard · 30 Sept, 13:56
• Police investigate after three teenagers killed when Audi A3 entered River WearThe bodies were found on Tuesday evening after the incident near Wearmouth Bridge.Evening Standard · 30 Sept, 00:01
• Teenager arrested after three youngsters killed when car entered the River WearA 17-year-old boy managed to reach safety and has now been arrested in connection with the incident.Evening Standard · 29 Sept, 20:15
• River Wear - latest: Three teens dead after car plunges into water in SunderlandThree teenagers have tragically died after a car entered the water in the River Wear in Sunderland - a boy who survived has been arrestedThe Mirror · 29 Sept, 19:41
• Teenager arrested after three youngsters killed when car entered the River WearA 17-year-old boy managed to reach safety and has now been arrested in connection with the incident.Evening Standard · 29 Sept, 19:38
• Car going into River Wear triggers large rescue effortThe bodies of two teenage boys and a teenage girl have been recovered from the water, police say.BBC News · 29 Sept, 19:22
• Boy, 17, arrested after three teenagers killed following car crash into riverA 17-year-old boy has been arrested three teenagers were killed in a car crash into a river. Earlier this afternoon, an Audi A3 went into the River Wear in Sunderland killing two teenage boys and a teenage girl, Northumbria Police said. A major emergency services operation was under way after the vehicle went into the water. MORE TO FOLLOW... TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Our Standards: The GB News Editorial CharterGB News · 29 Sept, 19:21
• Divers search for teens trapped in car that plunged into ‘foggy’ River Wear by Wearmouth BridgeA huge emergency response has been sparked after a car entered the River Wear in Sunderland. (Picture: NCJ MEDIA) There are fears teenagers are trapped underwater after a car plunged sparked after a car entered the River Wear in Sunderland. Police, firefighters, coastguard, paramedics and the air…Metro · 29 Sept, 18:57
• Car plunges into River Wear sparking major rescue operationPeople are being warned to avoid the areaThe Independent · 29 Sept, 18:00
• River Wear - live: Three teens feared in car as it plunged into water in SunderlandA major rescue operation is underway after a car entered the River Wear near Wearmouth Bridge in Sunderland with three teenagers feared to have been insideThe Mirror · 29 Sept, 17:32
• Three teenagers dead after car entered River Wear - as 17-year-old arrestedThree teenagers have died after a car entered the River Wear and a 17-year-old boy has been arrested, police have said.Sky News · 29 Sept, 16:37
• River Wear live: Car enters water near Wearmouth Bridge as major emergency response launchedA huge emergency response is under way after a car entered the River Wear in Sunderland - follow our live updatesThe Mirror · 29 Sept, 16:02
• Huge coastguard and police response after reports of car 'going through barrier and into the River Wear'Emergency services are at the banks of the river in Sunderland after a car reportedly entered the water at around 1.30pm.Daily Mail · 29 Sept, 15:58

In this story: Jackson Duke · Luke Etheridge · Zara Shaw · River Wear · Wearmouth Bridge · Sunderland · Northumbria Police

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