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Three French teens drown after car crashes upside down in swimming pool

Three French teens drown after car crashes upside down in swimming pool

Summary

Three teenagers in France drowned after their car went off the road and landed upside down in a swimming pool. The accident happened in Alès during heavy rain, and the teens could not escape the overturned car in the water.

Key Facts

  • Three teenagers died when their car crashed into a swimming pool in Alès, southern France.
  • The car skidded off the road, broke through a wall, and landed upside down in the pool.
  • The teenagers, aged 14, 15, and 19, drowned because they were trapped inside.
  • The accident happened during a night of heavy rain.
  • Firefighters discovered the crash several hours later and removed the car from the pool.
  • Canisters of nitrous oxide, which can cause dizziness, were found in the car.
  • An investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the accident.

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