Sunderland pay tribute to three teens killed in River Wear tragedy

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 18:19 · Archive

Sunderland held a minute's applause before their match against Brighton to remember three teenagers who died when a car entered the River Wear.

Three teenagers died when a black Audi A3 went into the River Wear near Wearmouth Bridge in Sunderland on 29 September shortly before 1:30pm. Zara Shaw and Luke Etheridge, both 16, and Jackson Duke, 17, were killed in the incident. A 17-year-old boy who was also in the car reached safety and sustained non-serious injuries. He was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has since been released on bail pending further inquiries.

Before Sunderland's home match against Brighton on Saturday, players from both teams stood around the centre circle as supporters held a minute's applause in memory of the three teenagers. Sunderland players wore black armbands during the match, and the club's pre-match programme also carried a tribute. Images of the students were displayed in the Stadium of Light.

Jackson and Luke were from the Sunderland area, whilst Zara was from Newbottle, Tyne and Wear. Luke's family described him as Sunderland's 'number one fan' in tributes released on 2 October.

How it is being reported

• Tributes paid to teens who died in River Wear tragedy before Sunderland vs Brighton matchBefore Saturday’s fixture at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland and Brighton players stood around the centre circle as a minute’s applause took placeChronicleLive · 10 Oct, 17:49
• Stadium of Light tribute to three teens who lost their lives in River Wear tragedyA minute’s applause was held ahead of Sunderland’s match against Brighton this afternoon to pay tribute to the three teens who lost their lives after a car plunged into the River Wear, with images of the students displayed in the Stadium of Light.Sunderland Echo · 10 Oct, 15:52

In this story: Zara Shaw · Luke Etheridge · Jackson Duke · Sunderland · Brighton · River Wear · Wearmouth Bridge · Stadium of Light

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