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Two teens die, three others hurt in Iowa rollover crash

According to an accident report, the driver of the SUV lost control and tire marks show the vehicle went sideways before veering into a ditch.
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WINNESHIEK COUNTY, Iowa — Two teens died and three more were seriously hurt when the SUV they were riding in rolled three times. 

The Iowa State Patrol said the crash happened around 10:30 p.m. Friday in a rural part of Winneshiek County between Decorah and Cresco. 

According to an accident report, the driver of the SUV lost control and tire marks show the vehicle went sideways before veering into a ditch on the west side of the road. Investigators believe the SUV rolled three times before landing on its tires. 

Dalton Hemesath and Karter Einck were killed in the crash. Both were 18 years old.

Another 18-year-old and two 17-year-olds were hospitalized. None of the teens were wearing seatbelts.

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