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Parents' tributes to A470 Brecon crash teenagers | Parents' tributes to A470 Brecon crash teenagers |
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The parents of three teenagers who died following a crash in Powys which left four people dead and three seriously injured have paid tribute to them. | The parents of three teenagers who died following a crash in Powys which left four people dead and three seriously injured have paid tribute to them. |
Alesha O'Connor, Rhodri Miller and Corey Price, all 17, and from Barry, died in the collision near Storey Arms, Brecon, late on Friday. | Alesha O'Connor, Rhodri Miller and Corey Price, all 17, and from Barry, died in the collision near Storey Arms, Brecon, late on Friday. |
Margaret Elizabeth Challis, 68, from Merthyr Tydfil, was also killed. | Margaret Elizabeth Challis, 68, from Merthyr Tydfil, was also killed. |
Seven teenage male drivers were arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after the incident. | Seven teenage male drivers were arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after the incident. |
It is believed they had been travelling in convoy at the time. All have now been released on bail. | It is believed they had been travelling in convoy at the time. All have now been released on bail. |
Rhodri Miller's parents described him as a bright, talented 17-year-old who had so much to live for. | Rhodri Miller's parents described him as a bright, talented 17-year-old who had so much to live for. |
In a statement they said: "He was a very popular boy inside and outside of school. He loved his football, was a season ticket holder for Cardiff City Football Club, and loved going to the gym. | In a statement they said: "He was a very popular boy inside and outside of school. He loved his football, was a season ticket holder for Cardiff City Football Club, and loved going to the gym. |
"He will be very sadly missed by family and friends, all who knew him." | "He will be very sadly missed by family and friends, all who knew him." |
Alesha's parents Paul and Sharon said she was a "kind loving child, a much loved baby sister and our beautiful princess". | Alesha's parents Paul and Sharon said she was a "kind loving child, a much loved baby sister and our beautiful princess". |
They described her as the perfect daughter and friend and said her death had left a "massive void". | They described her as the perfect daughter and friend and said her death had left a "massive void". |
"Alesha was beautiful, intelligent and artistic and had her whole life ahead of her," they added. | "Alesha was beautiful, intelligent and artistic and had her whole life ahead of her," they added. |
Corey Price's family said they were "devastated" by his death. | Corey Price's family said they were "devastated" by his death. |
In a statement they said: "No words can explain how we are feeling but we are truly grateful of the support of our family and friends at this tragic time." | |
A green Volkswagen Golf and a black Volkswagen Golf estate were involved in the collision at about 22:15 GMT on Friday. | A green Volkswagen Golf and a black Volkswagen Golf estate were involved in the collision at about 22:15 GMT on Friday. |