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This horrific video captures the final moments of two young men high on a cocktail of drugs who were killed when their speeding car crashed into a church wall.

The footage filmed from inside the Renault Clio shows driver Kyle Careford, 20, and his friend Michael Owen speeding along dark country lanes.

Micheal appears to be navigating his friend - repeatedly shouting out "slow down, slow down" and "come on, come on".

As they drive along a residential street , Michael appears to be concerned at the speed, shouting: "Slow down Bruv, we are doing 90".

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Tragically, seconds later the camera goes dark and the sounds of the crash in the quiet village of Rotherfield, just outside Crowborough, East Sussex, can be heard.

The car smashed into a church's stone wall and rolled over a number of times. The muffled sound of a woman shouting "can you hear me" and "is anyone alive" can then be heard.

Both men - from Tunbridge Wells in Kent - were declared dead at the scene. Their families have now released this heartbreaking footage in a warning to other young drivers.

Speaking after the inquest, Michael's mother Kat said: "We bring our children up teaching them right from wrong. We guide them and give them our advice and hope they listen, but once they are adults we hope they make the right choices.

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"I really don't know why the boys chose to do what they did, but I blame them both for the decisions they made on this night.

"If all this stops one person from making the same mistake, then some good has come from showing this video. I'm hoping it will have an impact on young people and make them see that a bit of fun can have such devastating consequences.

"I would like all the young people out there to take notice and realise that you are not invincible and take seriously how precious your lives are to yourselves and others. I want young drivers to consider how much devastation it causes to the families and loved ones that are left behind.

"Watching the video was very upsetting, but I'm hoping it can be used in a positive way, by showing young people what could happen to them."

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The men were driving along the road at around 12.40am when they lost control of the small hatchback and slammed into a low stone wall surrounding the graveyard of The Parish Church of Saint Denys Rotherfield.

Neighbours frantically called the emergency services after hearing a loud bang, but the lads had suffered horrific injuries and were declared dead at the scene.

Stunned friends of the tragic duo have spoken of their grief on social networks.

Posting on Facebook, Tyler Scales said: "My deepest sympathy and thoughts go out to all those who have loved and lost.

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There has been a few local tragedies recently; so if everyone can stop for a moment and make a wish for the families and people affected by these losses I'm sure they will be appreciated.

"Be safe, and think about how lucky you really are. Life can be taken so quick it's unbelievable and very unfair. Big love to all those affected by the loss of life."

Jake Jenks said: "Cant stop myself thinking about you boys," while Jimmie Williams added: "So today we learnt life is far to short so turn to the people you have fallen out with give them a hug and say sorry because one day it might be too late."

Firefighters had to cut their bodies out of the mangled wreckage, but they had suffered multiple injuries and could not be saved. There were no other cars involved in the crash.

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A spokesman for Sussex Police said: "At about 12.40am on 12 April a collision occurred in Rotherfield Road, Crowborough. A Renault Clio collided with the wall of the church and overturned.

"There were two male occupants on the car and sadly both were declared deceased at the scene."

A spokesman for East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service added: "We attended the scene and the car was on its roof. There were two young males trapped inside who were declared dead at the scene.

"We had to use cutting gear to get them out but they were already dead."