Police said three teenagers died after a car carrying four people entered the River Wear in Sunderland. A 17-year-old boy reached safety and was arrested in connection with the incident, but the investigation remains at an early stage and its cause is not established.
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- Sep 29, 2026, 07:28 PM
## Verified facts - Police said a black Audi A3 left the road at Panns Bank near Wearmouth Bridge in Sunderland and entered the River Wear at about 1:30pm. - Four people were in the car, according to police. - The bodies of two teenage boys and a teenage girl were recovered after a multi-agency search. Their next of kin have been informed and are being supported by officers. - A 17-year-old boy reached safety and was arrested in connection with the incident. He was in hospital with non-serious injuries. - Police, ambulance crews, the RNLI, the Coastguard, and fire and rescue teams took part in the search.
