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Teenager killed in floods

10:22am Sunday 7th September 2008

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A 17-YEAR-OLD from Thamesmead has died after the 4x4 she was travelling in overturned in heavy floods.

The teenager was killed after the vehicle rolled over and plunged into a river at the Powys-Ceredigion border in mid-Wales.

Reports suggest flood water from the river had caused the vehicle to "lose its footing" and roll into the river at around 5.45pm on Friday (September 5).

The girl, who has not been named, was airlifted to hospital by RAF helicopter along with two friends.

She died in hospital and the other two casualties were kept in overnight suffering from hypothermia and shock.

It is said that the girl was on her last day of an adventure holiday when the accident happened.

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anon, here says...
12:36pm Sun 7 Sep 08

I am so sorry to hear of this tragic accident I can not imagine what you are all feeling. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. R.I.P


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Bammers, Bexleyheath says...
4:55pm Sun 7 Sep 08

So sad.
RIP.

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holidayman, still drifting says...
6:12pm Sun 7 Sep 08

condolences to family and friends RIP

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THAMESMEAD RESIDENT, says...
7:28pm Sun 7 Sep 08

My thoughts are with Louise's family...
Rip

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Thamesmead Parent, Thamesmead says...
9:33am Mon 8 Sep 08

my thoughts are with the family.... rip louise

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kerri, bedford says...
7:38pm Mon 8 Sep 08

rip babe. its sooo sad :'( x

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jenny, thamesmead says...
6:44pm Fri 19 Sep 08

R.I.P lousie. all ur family are really missing u. yesterday when u were in ur cofin outside my house i was crying. we all no you didnt deserve this. were all missing u babe. R.I.P

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Joanna, Plumstead says...
2:01pm Mon 22 Sep 08

RIP, my thoughts are with your family... Very sad!! :'(

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