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
    9·
    3 days 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.

    • toynbee@lemmy.worldEnglish
      3·
      24 hours ago

      Wait, that’s the impact of nitrous oxide? Relaxed I can understand, but why would anyone seek out “light-headed and dizzy”?

      As always, I don’t mean to criticize anyone who is safely enjoying their time as they desire, but that doesn’t sound fun to me. It sounds like being uncomfortably drunk.

      • saimen@feddit.orgEnglish
        1·
        20 hours ago

        Sounds a lot like drunk to me which a lot of people seek out as well, even the uncomfortable degree.