River where three men drowned in 4x4 while trying to cross was scene of near tragedy three years earlier when another car was swept away before driver hauled himself out of window and grabbed onto a tree branch to safety, locals reveal
The trio - thought to be part of a thrill-seeking group - were found dead after they crashed into the River Esk in the North York Moors near Glaisdale at 11.48am yesterday.
Source: dailymail.co.uk