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Teenager dies in River Parrett car plunge | Teenager dies in River Parrett car plunge |
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A teenager has died after the car she was in left the road and ended up in the River Parrett, police said. | A teenager has died after the car she was in left the road and ended up in the River Parrett, police said. |
The driver, a 21-year-old man, managed to escape but Katie Bagwell, 19, was trapped in the submerged car and declared dead at the scene. | The driver, a 21-year-old man, managed to escape but Katie Bagwell, 19, was trapped in the submerged car and declared dead at the scene. |
The accident happened near to Martock, close to the junction with Hawthorn Hill, at about 01:10 BST on Sunday. | |
The driver has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and released on police bail. | The driver has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and released on police bail. |
Miss Bagwell, a recently qualified graphic designer, had just left college and started a new job. | |
Her sister Laura, 25, and brothers Luke and Jake paid tribute to her. | |
"We're all absolutely devastated and in shock," said 16-year-old Luke. | |
"There'll always be one missing now - I can't believe she's gone," said Laura. | |
"She is my best friend... I miss her so much," said 21-year-old Jake. |
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