Two children were left with “life-changing” injuries after a fatal crash in the Cotswolds.
The children, a ten-year-old girl and a 12-year-old boy, suffered the injuries during the crash which claimed the lives of Harry Purcell, 17, Matilda 'Tilly' Seccombe, 16, and Frank Wormald, 16.
They had been travelling with their stepmother, who also suffered serious injuries, in a Fiat 500 when they collided with a Fiat Fiesta which the teenagers had been in.
The crash happened on the B4035 Campden Road near Portobello Crossroads at around 4.10pm on Friday, April 21.
As of Tuesday, May 2, the two children remain at John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, having undergone a series of operations.
Their family would like to thank the medical staff at the hospital for their hard work.
They have also expressed gratitude and appreciation to the emergency service teams and members of the public who helped in the aftermath of the crash.
Finally, they wish to extend their condolences to the friends and families of Harry, Tilly and Frank.
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The three teenagers were sixth-form pupils at Chipping Campden School.
A fourth occupant of the Fiesta, a 17-year-old boy, is understood to be in a stable condition following surgery.
A statement issued by Harry's family read: "Our hearts are broken but our love for Harry will live forever.
"He was so kind in every way and carried with him a contagious smile that everyone around him loved so much.
"He will live on in everyone’s hearts and memories forever and never be forgotten."
Tilly's family added: "We are utterly devastated by the loss of our beautiful girl who made us so happy.
"Our hearts go out to all who knew her and will share this terrible pain. Thank you Tilly.
"We are blessed to have had you in our lives."
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Principal of Chipping Campden School, John Sanderson, said: “There are no words that I can find to express the sense of loss that we feel, both as a community and for Harry's, Tilly's, and Frank's families and close friends.
“Each one of these young people has been part of our extended school family and each loss is felt profoundly.”
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