Lyndhurst crash: Driver admits causing deaths

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Lily Butterfield-Godwin (left) and Abbey RogersImage source, Friend handout
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Lily Butterfield-Godwin (left) and Abbey Rogers were passengers in the car when it hit a wall

A driver has admitted causing the deaths of two passengers while being under the influence of drugs.

James Battrick, 21, from Cadnam, admitted two counts of driving without due care while under the influence of drugs.

Lily Butterfield-Godwin and Abbey Rogers, both 19, from Lyndhurst, died on 13 December in the New Forest crash.

He also admitted possession of cannabis at Bournemouth Crown Court. He will be sentenced on 11 September.

The two teenage girls died after the car Mr Battrick was driving hit a wall.

The driver and a third passenger were also treated in hospital at the time.

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