IWADE, KENT, ENGLAND — A teenage survivor has described the terrifying moments after a devastating car crash left her trapped inside a vehicle submerged in a water-filled ditch for several hours.

The inquest into the tragedy heard how Adam Dudzinski, 17, and his girlfriend Chloe-Ann Naylor, 16, died after the blue Ford Fiesta they were travelling in lost control and overturned in Iwade, Kent.

Survivor Trapped After Crash
The surviving 16-year-old girl told investigators about the frightening aftermath of the collision, during which she was unable to escape from the damaged vehicle.

According to evidence presented at the inquest, she remained trapped for around three hours before emergency responders located the car.

Her rescue came after her father used a phone tracking application to help determine her location, allowing search efforts to focus on the area where the vehicle had crashed.

Investigation Into Fatal Collision
The coroner’s investigation is examining the circumstances that led to the crash, including the events immediately before the vehicle left the road.

Evidence is being reviewed as officials work to understand the sequence of events and determine any contributing factors.

The inquest remains ongoing, and no final conclusions have yet been reached.

Community Remembers Victims
The deaths of Adam and Chloe-Ann have left family, friends, and the wider community mourning the loss of two young lives.

Tributes have described the teenagers as loved and remembered by those who knew them.

The surviving teenager’s account has highlighted the devastating impact of the crash and the importance of emergency response efforts.

Two teenagers lost their lives in the collision.
A survivor was trapped for hours before being rescued.
The coroner’s investigation remains ongoing.

Sources:

Kent Police – https://www.kent.police.uk/