Crash survivor pays tribute to 'amazing' friends

Dafydd Hûw Craven-Jones (left) and Morgan Jones died at the scene

A passenger in a crash that killed three teenagers has paid tribute to her "amazing" friends who died.

Dafydd Hûw Craven-Jones, 18, of Tanyfron, Wrexham, and Morgan Jones, 17, of Coedpoeth, Wrexham, died at the scene on Cannock Road in Penkridge, Staffordshire, on Saturday. Sophie Bates, 17, from Stafford, died in hospital on Tuesday.

Brooke Varley, 17, from Newport, Shropshire, was taken to hospital and has since been discharged to recover at home.

"I am so upset to have lost such amazing people from my life," she said in a statement issued by police.

Sophie Bates, 17, from Stafford, died in hospital, three days after the crash

She described Miss Bates as "the kindest person" who "lived life to the fullest".

"She is my inspiration to get better and do everything she didn’t get a chance to do," said Miss Varley. "She will forever be in my heart."

She added: "Morgan was one of the funniest people I know. He was always respectful, kind and sweet. He always looked out for me. Daf had a kind soul and loved his friends."

She added that she was thinking of their families and everyone affected by the events.

Staffordshire Police said officers were supporting the families, adding an investigation was ongoing.

The force has called for anyone with information on the crash just before midnight on 25 May involving a Ford Ka to make contact.