Divers search for teens trapped in car that plunged into ‘foggy’ River Wear by Wearmouth Bridge

A huge emergency response has been sparked after a car entered the River Wear in Sunderland.
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There are fears teenagers are trapped underwater after a car plunged into the River Wear in Sunderland.

Police, firefighters, coastguard, paramedics and the air ambulance are among those to be called to the scene.

Three teenagers are feared to be in the car that entered the river. It’s understood that four people were in the vehicle when it plunged into the water, but the driver reportedly managed to jump out of the car.

Members of the public are being asked to avoid the area, with the response to the incident remaining ongoing at this time. Boats have been seen on the water with many emergency crews parked near Panns Bank.

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