2 teens dead after car plunges into Florida canal

SUNRISE, Fla. – Two teenagers have died after the car driven by one plunged into a South Florida canal and the other jumped in the water to help, police said.

The crash happened late Tuesday in Sunrise, which is near Fort Lauderdale.

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News outlets report that crews arrived at the Residences of Sawgrass Mills neighborhood around 11 p.m. Tuesday after reports of a car in the canal.

The 18-year-old driver and the 17-year-old who tried to save him were both taken to the hospital, where they later died, police said.

Authorities said they believe the driver made a wrong turn before driving into the canal.

The names of the teens have not been released. Police have not provided any additional details.


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