Tributes are pouring in for three teenage males killed in a horror car crash on Friday night, as two of the tragic lads are named and pictured.
A 17-year-old and two 18-year-olds died from their injuries following the serious collision involving an Alfa Romeo in North Yorkshire's Hambleton district, on the B6268 near the town of Bedale, at around 11pm.
A fourth teenager who was driving the vehicle, also aged 18, suffered serious injuries and is in hospital.
No other vehicles are believed to have been involved.
Two of the teenagers who died have been named locally as Aaron Bell and Louis Banks.
The third boy has not yet been named but all three attended Bedale High School.
Hundreds of people have shared tributes to the teenagers, Yorkshire Live reported.
One mourner said: "It's not just three lives lost, it's three families totally destroyed."
A number of the boys' friends have said "we miss you" and shared their own tributes online.
Friend Elise Lee said: "You guys where taken from us too soon. We all love you and we hope you're in a better place.
"I’m so sorry this has happened to you boys, you were truly amazing. Rip we love you."
Kieren Pounder wrote: "These lad have been some good mates to me. Their lives have gone but they're never forgotten."
A number of people across North Yorkshire and the country are sending well wishes to the teens' families.
Jane Clayton said: "This is absolutely heart-breaking news. Sending thoughts and prayers to all the families involved."
Fiona Gill Kilgallon added: "Such heart-breaking news, sincere condolences to families… and friends.
"Prayers for them all , hopefully the driver will find the strength to recover from his injuries both physically and mentally and that he gets the support to help him, what an horrific tragedy!"
Paul Green wrote: "My brother has just called to tell me about the crash near Bedale that has taken the lives of three teenagers last night.
"It’s just heart-breaking, those poor families. It’s not just three lives lost it’s three families totally destroyed, never the same.
"I have no idea of the circumstances of the crash but I do have teenage boys who like going out with mates in their cars and it scares the life out of me seeing this. Thoughts go out to the families dealing with this today."
"This is heart-breaking for all the families involved, my heart goes out to you all, RIP," commented Tricia Davis. Dawn Reed added: Oh my goodness! So very sorry for the loss of lives, condolences to everyone involved.
"How tremendously awful for the person left behind! Please, everyone, this person needs EVERYONE to send them love and hugs."
