Families remember teens who died in river
Families have paid tribute to three teenagers who tragically died after their car plunged into the River Wear in Sunderland. The community and the victims' college have expressed deep devastation over the loss of the students.
Why it matters
This highlights a tragic local event that has deeply affected the community and serves as a reminder of the impact of fatal accidents on families.
Image source, Handout Image caption, Luke Etheridge, Zara Shaw and Jackson Duke (left to right) died when the car they were in entered the River Wear
The families of two teenagers who died when the car they were in ended up in a river have paid tribute to their kindness and "zest for life".
Sixteen-year-olds Luke Etheridge and Zara Shaw died along with Jackson Duke, 17, when the black Audi A3 they were in came off the road at Panns Bank near Wearmouth Bridge, Sunderland, and plunged into the Wear just before 13:30 BST on Tuesday.
Luke's family said the Sunderland fan was caring and loved their dog Wilf, adding their hearts would "ache forever".
Zara had a "zest for life" and an "infectious laugh and smile", making her family proud "from day one", they said in a tribute.
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