Man, 18, charged after three teens killed in crash

Harry Purcell and Matilda died after the crash on the B4035 Campden Road

A man has been charged with causing death by careless driving after three teenagers were killed in a crash on the way home from school.

Harry Purcell, 17, Matilda "Tilly" Seccombe, 16, and Frank Wormald, 16, died in the collision near Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire on 21 April 2023.

Two other children, aged 10 and 12 at the time, suffered life-changing injuries, while their step-mother and a fourth teenager were also hurt.

An 18-year-old from Newbold on Stour has been charged with three counts of causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving and three counts of causing serious injury by careless or inconsiderate driving.

He is due to appear before Coventry Magistrates' Court on 8 May.

The defendant was the driver of a Ford Fiesta containing three other teenagers travelling home from school together when they were involved in a collision with a Fiat 500 on the B4035 Campden Road at about 16:10 BST, Warwickshire Police said.

The occupants of the Fiat 500 - the woman and two children - were taken to hospital with serious injuries and continue to receive ongoing treatment for their injuries, officers added.

After the crash people left bouquets of flowers at the school where the teenagers studied

Harry's family previously said they were "broken" by their loss and Tilly's family said they were "utterly devastated".

"Our hearts are broken but our love for Harry will live forever," Harry's family said in a statement.

"He was so kind in every way and carried with him a contagious smile that everyone around him loved so much.

"He will live on in everyone's hearts and memories forever and never be forgotten."

Tilly was described as "a beautiful girl" by her family, who they said "made us so happy".

"Our hearts go out to all who knew her and will share this terrible pain. Thank you Tilly.

"We are blessed to have had you in our lives."