Tributes to 'popular' teens who died in motorbike crash

The families of two "popular" teenagers who died after a motorcycle crash in north Wales have paid tribute to them.

Owen Aaran Jones, 19, and Adam Watkiss-Thomas, 18, both from Wrexham died on Friday following the single-vehicle crash on Wrexham Road, New Broughton, Wrexham.

Mr Jones's family described him as a "popular lad" who had a "smile that could light up a room".

Meanwhile Mr Watkiss-Thomas's family said he was a "handsome, bright and funny lad" with "the biggest heart".

North Wales Police previously said both teenagers were taken to hospital but later died from their injuries.

Mr Jones's family said: "Owen was known by his friends and family as the funniest and most loving person they had ever met.

"He was a popular lad who had an impact on everyone he met, and a smile that could light up a room.

"The loss of Owen as a son, brother, dad and friend will truly leave a hole in all our hearts."

Mr Watkiss-Thomas's family said he "came along in such a rush [and] also left us in a rush, doing what he loved the most".

"He leaves behind his twin sister who was his best friend in the world and was the best brother to his younger brother and sister," they said.

"We all loved him so much and he will leave a massive void in our hearts."

Sgt Katie Davies of North Wales Police's serious collision investigation unit said both families were being supported by specialist officers, and investigations into the crash were ongoing.