Five teenagers killed in crash pictured after car smashes into tree ‘at speed’ as driver, 18, survives horror smash

FIVE teenagers killed in a horror crash after a car smashed into a tree “at speed” in Australia have been pictured. The 18-year-old driver of the Nissan Navara was the sole survivor of the fatal collision in south west Sydney at around 7.50pm on Tuesday. 9NewsSuperintendent Paul Fuller said it was one of the worst accident scenes he’d seen in 38 years[/caption] 9NewsIt’s thought some of the victims could be as young as 14 or 15 years old[/caption] Antonio Desisto, Tyrese Bechard, Summer Williams, Lily Van De Putte and Gabriella McLennan – all aged between 14 and 16 – passed away when the vehicle “left the road and collided with a large gum tree”. The community has been rocked by the tragic incident that crumpled the four-seater pickup truck driven by Tyrell Edwards. He was miraculously found lying next to the wreckage with non-life-threatening injuries and was rushed to Liverpool Hospital. He was breath-tested and returned a negative result before being subjected to mandatory blood and urine testing. Read More on Sydney APP HORROR Four men charged with gang-raping woman, 22, ‘lured to meeting on dating app’ FAN BAN Rugby fan banned for life after URINATING on top of Sydney Cricket Ground stand The 18-year-old was arrested but has currently been released without charge. Police are expected to quiz him further in the coming days. Cops confirmed three girls, two aged 14 and a 15-year-old, and two boys, aged 15 and 16, were found dead inside the car, with officers describing the “disturbing” scene. Shocking pictures show the Nissan had been torn to shreds in the crash. But the father of one of the late schoolgirls told ABC he does not have any resentment towards P-plate motorist Edwards. Lily’s dad John Van De Putte said: “We don’t hold any grudges against the driver because he is going to go through hell.” A relative of the 18-year-old told local media he and his family were “distraught”, adding: “Everyone is grieving.” Hordes of flowers and tributes have been laid at the scene, as pals of the tragic teens sobbed at the crash site. One friend said he was “angry” when discovering the five teens had been killed in the smash on September 6. Jamarley Frail told the Daily Mail: “‘I know a lot of the victims in the accident. I don’t know why they were in the car with him. “It doesn’t make sense to me. I’m angry at what happened.” Superintendent Paul Fuller said it was one of the worst accident scenes he’d seen in 38 years. “It’s a horrific accident scene and a traumatic event like this will have a devastating impact on the families, friends and the local community,” he said.  “We believe a number of the children go to the local high school. “We have spoken to the principal of the high school to facilitate some counselling at the school tomorrow when the students arrive.” Most read in The Sun 'MY WORD!' Countdown fans distracted by Rachel Riley's eye-popping dress on Channel 4 show summer over Celebs post kids' back to school pics - can you tell who the proud parents are? BILL BOOST Urgent warning for prepayment customers to avoid missing out on £400 vouchers all by herself BBC Breakfast fans 'switch off' as Sally Nugent forced to present solo ROONEY IN HOME WIN Rooneys bank £3.7million from sale of 5-bed mansion dubbed Wayne’s World FEELS NICE Barkley joins Nice on free transfer and poses in front of mirror wearing new kit Fire and Rescue NSW Superintendent Adam Dewberry said “it was absolutely chaos and devastating” at the scene. “All of the emergency services, police, ambulance, confronted with a significant, critical, traumatic scene,” he added. The driver was treated by paramedics at the scene before being taken to Liverpool Hospital for tests. A report will be prepared for the coroner. Local councillor Michael Banasik called it a “terrible tragedy”. “It’s devastating for Buxton and the general community, you know, it’s just horrible,” he told 9 News. “Buxton’s a great place, small, small town and yeah, this is a terrible tragedy, no matter where it’s happened.” 9NewsFire and Rescue NSW Superintendent Adam Dewberry said ‘it was absolutely chaos and devastating’ at the scene[/caption]