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A British backpacker has been fined after a road crash in New Zealand in which his friend died. | A British backpacker has been fined after a road crash in New Zealand in which his friend died. |
Adam Birdsey, of Cam, Gloucestershire, died and six others were injured when their camper van collided with another vehicle on Good Friday near Blenheim. | Adam Birdsey, of Cam, Gloucestershire, died and six others were injured when their camper van collided with another vehicle on Good Friday near Blenheim. |
Camper van driver David MacCallum, 23, from North Nibley, was fined NZD3,000 (£1,115) and banned for driving for 12 months. | Camper van driver David MacCallum, 23, from North Nibley, was fined NZD3,000 (£1,115) and banned for driving for 12 months. |
MacCallum had previously pleaded guilty to careless driving causing death. | MacCallum had previously pleaded guilty to careless driving causing death. |
He had also admitted six counts of careless driving causing injury. | He had also admitted six counts of careless driving causing injury. |
A spokesman for the DVLA said MacCallum's driving ban would not apply in the UK. |
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