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A third man, aged 18 - who was in the backseat of the Tesla Model S on Tuesday evening - was thrown from the vehicle when it crashed in Seabreeze Boulevard, according to Tracy Figone, a spokeswoman for the Fort Lauderdale Police Department.

The third man was rushed to hospital but his condition is unknown.

The Tesla car was engulfed in flames after the crash at around 7:30pm local time, and the two men who died were trapped inside, according to Battalion Chief Greg May of Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue.

Resident Wendy Mascolo said she heard the violent crash and rushed out to help.