Heartbreaking tributes have poured in for teenagers tragically killed in a horror crash in Dumfries.
Emergency services raced to the two-car crash on the A711 Dumfries to Dalbeattie Road in the early hours of Wednesday, March 16.
Police confirmed three male passengers travelling in a Honda Civic involved in the smash were pronounced dead at the scene.
It's understood a fourth male who was in the car is in a serious condition.
The three teens who tragically died in the collision have been named locally as Ian Cannon, Finlay Johns and Tyler Johnstone.
Tributes have been paid to the boys, with the news leaving pals and loved ones crushed.
Morgan McEwan wrote on social media: "It honestly breaks my heart writing this. I never thought I’d ever have to write anything like this. It’s so horrible to imagine what Finlay, Ian, and Tyler’s family are going through.
"Thank you so much Finlay for being there for me since I moved to Moffat and for being nothing but lovely."
She added: "So much love for you."
Morgan went on to say: "Growing up with Tyler I know what a kind, amazing boy he is, it’s so heartbreaking that someone that you’ve known your whole life is just gone.
"Everyone is heartbroken and we’ll all miss you so much, we all loved you.
"I lost contact with Ian once he left school, we had so many silly disagreements but I have so many amazing memories with Ian, I know that others were closer to Ian and I know everyone loved him so much, he will be missed by everyone.
"It’s so hard to believe the three most amazing boys have been taken away so soon. So much love for all the boys, rest in peace boys and I hope you’re all partying hard up there."
Martim Martins said: "Fly higher boys use will be missed"
"Fly High ma boy", said Ryan Clouston.
Former girlfriend Ciara shared a touching tribute to Ian, saying: "RIP Ian Cannon. Everyone feels so lost without you we all miss you so much and wish you were still here with us. I hope u died happy my boy because you were genuinely one of the nicest, funniest boy I have ever met.
"You will forever be my fav ex and a boy that I will never forget. I love you gone but never forgotten ma boy."
The boys have been described as those by knew them as 'funny and kind'.
Caitlyn-Paige McKenna said: "Never thought I’d be writing this so soon but rip to 3 of the most funniest, kindest and amazing boys. Tyler, Ian and Finlay… top lads. Never a dull moment with you boys around...rest easy, keep partying xxxx #forever16."
She also shared footage on social media showed loved ones gather for an emotional tribute to the boys as they released balloons for them.
Silver and blue balloons were released into the sky, including a '16'.
Alongside the clip, she wrote: "We will carry our memories we had with you top lads for a lifetime."
Three males in a Honda CRV, which was also involved in the crash, also sustained serious injuries and were taken to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary for treatment.
Medical staff said on Wednesday the condition of two of those involved in the collision were 'life-threatening'.
A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “Around 12.40am, we were called to a report of a two-car-crash on the A711 near Dumfries, involving a Honda Civic and Honda CRV.
"The Scottish Ambulance Service and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service also attended.
"As a result of the crash, three male passengers travelling within the Honda Civic were pronounced dead at the scene.
"The driver of the Honda Civic along with the three males within the Honda CRV sustained serious injuries and were taken to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary for treatment.
"Medical staff have described the condition of two of the men as life-threatening.
"The road remains closed at this time while a full collision investigation takes place."
Chief Inspector Lorraine Napier, of Police Scotland's road policing unit, said: “This tragic incident is extremely upsetting for everyone involved and our thoughts are with the family of those who have died.
“Our enquiries remain ongoing and we will do all we can to establish the full circumstances that led up to the crash.
"I would ask anyone who has any information that could assist us, to contact police via 101, quoting incident number 0059 of Wednesday, March 16, 2022."
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