Three teenagers have died in a terrible accident at Easebourne near Midhurst. A fourth youngster is recovering from his injuries.
The car, driven by an inexperienced motorist, spun out of control on a hill and crashed into a tree.
An inquest will eventually decide on what caused this tragedy but driving conditions were good at the time with no rain or ice.
It will add force to the arguments of those who say youngsters need a probationary period after learning to drive even after they have passed a test.
A disproportionate percentage of accidents occur when young drivers are involved. Any measures to reduce the shocking waste of lives, as in this case, must be seriously considered.
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