The accident was the result of an "unbelievable series of circumstances," the local prosecutor said.

Three teenagers were killed when their car skidded off the road in southern France, went through a wall and crashed upside down in a private pool, trapping them inside.

The vehicle was a similar size to the pool and the teenagers - aged 14, 15 and 19 - were unable to open the doors and drowned.

  • saimen@feddit.orgEnglish
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    7 hours ago

    Tragic, but also preventable probably:

    Unconfirmed reports suggest the youngest of the three victims was at the wheel of the car at the time.

    Canisters of nitrous oxide were found in the car, according to French reports. The substance is used by recreational users as it can make people feel relaxed, light-headed or dizzy.