Two teenagers die in Smethwick canal tragedy
Thursday 27th October 2011, 2:05PM BST.
Two teenagers have died after falling in a canal in the Black Country in what police are today describing as a “tragic accident”.
Sara Rylance, aged 17, and Mohammed Fayz Uddin, 18, were pulled from the canal in Smethwick yesterday evening.
Both teenagers, who are from the local area, were taken to hospital but were pronounced dead a short time later.
Police spokeswoman Zoe Lee, said: “At the moment it looks like a tragic accident.”
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terrible shame for all concerned! RIP both and all the strength in the world to the families to get them through this terrible time x
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R.I.P FAYZ NEVER WILL FORGET U
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terrible loss of young lifes! RIP. My heart goes to the loved ones.
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my condolence go’s out to the family, may the two young people rest in peace xx
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R.I.P it’s so sad that 2 young life’s has gone from this world but they are in a better place but you all jus have to b strong may they both rest in peacexxx
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R.I.P SARA AND FAYZ.<3
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