Reckless teen driver who killed three pals in horror crash as he drove them home from school is jailed
A RECKLESS teen driver has been jailed after he killed three of his friends in a "horror "catastrophic" smash as he drove them home from school.
Edward Spencer, 18, was in his Ford Fiesta near Shipston, Warwickshire, when he smashed head-on into a Fiat 500.
Passengers Harry Purcell, 17, Matilda "Tilly" Seccombe, 16, and Frank Wormald, 16, were all tragically killed.
Two children aged 10 and 12, who were travelling in the Fiat, suffered life-changing injuries in the horror last April.
Spencer has now been jailed for two years at Warwick Crown Court after he admitted causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving.
The teen also pleaded guilty to three counts of causing serious injury by careless or inconsiderate driving.
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New driver Spencer, who was 17 at the time, was driving his pals away from Chipping Campden School when the crash took place.
Harry and Tilly died the day after the smash, while Frank passed away two days later.
Paying tribute previously, Harry's family said in a statement: "Our hearts are broken but our love for Harry will live forever.
"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."
While Tilly's family said: "We are utterly devastated by the loss of our beautiful girl who 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."
