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| Brecon Beacons car crash: Tributes to talented young boys and 'our beautiful princess' | |
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| Emotional tributes have flooded in for three 17-year-olds described as "talented young boys" and "our beautiful princess" killed in a tragic crash on a Brecon Beacons crash | Emotional tributes have flooded in for three 17-year-olds described as "talented young boys" and "our beautiful princess" killed in a tragic crash on a Brecon Beacons crash |
| The three teenagers killed after a crash on a notorious racing road on the Breacon Beacons have been named locally as Corey Price, Rhodri Miller and his girlfriend Alesha O'Connor, all 17 years old. | The three teenagers killed after a crash on a notorious racing road on the Breacon Beacons have been named locally as Corey Price, Rhodri Miller and his girlfriend Alesha O'Connor, all 17 years old. |
| Rhodri Miller, the 17-year-old driving the car during a collision in Wales Driver Rhodri, a talented footballer who had trained with Cardiff City's Football Academy, is believed to have passed his test earlier that week and was said to be going on a "cruise" in a convoy of six cars when he was involved in a head-on collision. | Rhodri Miller, the 17-year-old driving the car during a collision in Wales Driver Rhodri, a talented footballer who had trained with Cardiff City's Football Academy, is believed to have passed his test earlier that week and was said to be going on a "cruise" in a convoy of six cars when he was involved in a head-on collision. |
| Corey Price, aged 17, died at the scene Police named the other person who died as Margaret Elizabeth Challis, a 68-year-old grandmother from the Merthyr area, who was travelling in an oncoming Vokswagen Golf estate. | Corey Price, aged 17, died at the scene Police named the other person who died as Margaret Elizabeth Challis, a 68-year-old grandmother from the Merthyr area, who was travelling in an oncoming Vokswagen Golf estate. |
| There's been a flood of tributes to the young people killed. | There's been a flood of tributes to the young people killed. |
| Alesha's parents paid tribute to "our beautiful little princess", reports Walesonline, describing her as "a kind, loving child". | Alesha's parents paid tribute to "our beautiful little princess", reports Walesonline, describing her as "a kind, loving child". |
| "She was much loved by all her extended family. She was the perfect daughter and friend and has left a massive void in our family. | "She was much loved by all her extended family. She was the perfect daughter and friend and has left a massive void in our family. |
| "Alesha was beautiful, intelligent and artistic and had her whole life ahead of her. | "Alesha was beautiful, intelligent and artistic and had her whole life ahead of her. |
| "We as a family would like to pass on our sympathy to the other families who have lost loved ones," they added. | "We as a family would like to pass on our sympathy to the other families who have lost loved ones," they added. |
| Alesha O'Connor, the girlfriend of driver Rhodri Miller, killed in a fatal car crash in Wales Rhodri's parents described him as “a bright, talented 17 year old who had so much to live for," reports Walesonline. | Alesha O'Connor, the girlfriend of driver Rhodri Miller, killed in a fatal car crash in Wales Rhodri's parents described him as “a bright, talented 17 year old who had so much to live for," reports Walesonline. |
| Corey's "devastated" family said "no words can explain how we are feeling", teliling Walesonline he was "a gentle and caring son, brother, uncle and grandson". | Corey's "devastated" family said "no words can explain how we are feeling", teliling Walesonline he was "a gentle and caring son, brother, uncle and grandson". |
| The boys went to Ysgol Bro Morgannwg school and head teacher Dylan Jones said both boys were very talented in their own way, Corey in football and Rhodri in science. | The boys went to Ysgol Bro Morgannwg school and head teacher Dylan Jones said both boys were very talented in their own way, Corey in football and Rhodri in science. |
| He told the BBC he had spoken to the families on the phone. "Very devastating. It's been a shock to us all, and a number of their friends also are feeling the shock," he said | He told the BBC he had spoken to the families on the phone. "Very devastating. It's been a shock to us all, and a number of their friends also are feeling the shock," he said |
| Mr Jones added: "They're remembered as sociable and jolly, and a little mischievous, I'm sure, both of them, but on Monday we will come together to share those thoughts, and be able to reflect on their lives, and hopefully celebrate their lives, tomorrow morning." | Mr Jones added: "They're remembered as sociable and jolly, and a little mischievous, I'm sure, both of them, but on Monday we will come together to share those thoughts, and be able to reflect on their lives, and hopefully celebrate their lives, tomorrow morning." |
| There's also been an outpouring of sentiment for the three teenagers on social media | There's also been an outpouring of sentiment for the three teenagers on social media |
| Can't believe it lesh taken way before your time, aim for the stars @aleshaoconnor pic.twitter.com/hCS1SLq2p4 | Can't believe it lesh taken way before your time, aim for the stars @aleshaoconnor pic.twitter.com/hCS1SLq2p4 |
| They were travelling together with two other passengers in a green Volkswagen Golf on Friday, at around 10.15, when they were involved in a collision with a black Golf estate. | They were travelling together with two other passengers in a green Volkswagen Golf on Friday, at around 10.15, when they were involved in a collision with a black Golf estate. |
| Rhodri and friend Corey died at the scene while Alesha – Rhodri’s girlfriend – died later in hospital. The two other passengers remain in hospital in a serious condition. | Rhodri and friend Corey died at the scene while Alesha – Rhodri’s girlfriend – died later in hospital. The two other passengers remain in hospital in a serious condition. |
| RIP Corey Price, devastating news, will be missed by everyone who knew him | RIP Corey Price, devastating news, will be missed by everyone who knew him |
| The driver and a front seat passenger, Margaret were taken to hospital in a serious condition, where Margaret sadly died. | The driver and a front seat passenger, Margaret were taken to hospital in a serious condition, where Margaret sadly died. |
| Teenager killed in crash in South Wales A number of cars were travelling in convoy at the time of the crash and five male drivers, all aged 17 and 18, remain in police custody. Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash. | Teenager killed in crash in South Wales A number of cars were travelling in convoy at the time of the crash and five male drivers, all aged 17 and 18, remain in police custody. Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash. |
| Superintendent Chris Curtis from Dyfed-Powes Police said: “This is a tragic incident and our thoughts are with the families at this difficult time. We are working with South Wales Police in order to provide support to the families affected and also the communities they live within. We will work with partners to ensure that the incident is fully investigated.” | Superintendent Chris Curtis from Dyfed-Powes Police said: “This is a tragic incident and our thoughts are with the families at this difficult time. We are working with South Wales Police in order to provide support to the families affected and also the communities they live within. We will work with partners to ensure that the incident is fully investigated.” |