Two men who died after crash between car and lorry near Bonvilston named

Tributes have been paid to two men who were killed in a crash between a car and a lorry in the Vale of Glamorgan.

Three men died after the crash on the A48 near Bonvilston shortly before 5pm on Tuesday, 1 April.

Police have named two of the men as Lawrence Howells, 51, from Porthcawl, and Barrie John, 48, from Ferndale, Rhondda.

In a tribute, Mr Howells' family said: "As a family we are devastated and ask for time to grieve and process the loss of Lawrence. Sleep tight Law boy. Our thoughts also go out to other families affected by this tragic accident."

A tribute released by the family of Barrie John said: "He brought so much life and laughter into everything.

His energy was contagious. He was always cracking jokes, pulling pranks. Now, he's gone, and the silence is deafening.

"Though the sorrow is overwhelming, there's still a flicker of hope that his spirit lives on in the love and memories we hold."

Barrie's sister Donna said: "I can't put in words just how broken I'm feeling right now knowing that I'm never going to see you or hear your voice again with our goofy ways, but I will never forget our memories with Nigel, your nieces and nephew and the way you made us all laugh.

I love you always your baby sister, Donna."

South Wales Police said it continues to investigate the crash, and is asking anyone who may have seen the collision or may have dashcam footage to contact South Wales Police on 101, quoting occurrence number 2500102402.