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Four Britons die in safari crash

Four British tourists were killed and three others injured in a road accident during a safari holiday to South Africa.

Tributes were paid to a teenage boy who was among the victims of the minibus crash just south of the Welgevonden game reserve.

Keen sailor Marcus Egerton-Warburton, 14, was described as "delightful" as tributes poured in for the Eton schoolboy. He died along with three relatives when the vehicle they were travelling in lost control and overturned on Wednesday.

His mother and brother were among those injured in the crash. They are understood to be part of the extended family of Hollywood actress Helena Bonham Carter. Her agent was unable to confirm this.

A spokeswoman for the Foreign Office said: "We can confirm the deaths of four British nationals in a road traffic accident on August 20 in the Thabazimbi area in the Limpopo district of South Africa.

"Three other British nationals were also injured in the accident and were treated for their injuries. Next of kin are aware and consular assistance has been given."

Marcus belonged to Bembridge Sailing Club on the Isle of Wight.

His father Charlie, head of UK and Ireland private banking at Credit Suisse, is a prominent member of the club and was previously club captain.

Secretary Mike Samuelson said the club was devastated by the news.

"He was a delightful boy," he said.

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