Newport tragedy: Eve Smith's family confirm woman, 21, died in crashed car with pals after 5 vanished on night out | The Sun
THE family of missing Eve Smith has confirmed she died in a car crash after vanishing with four friends on a night out.
Cops today discovered three bodies after Eve, 21, Darcy Ross, 21, Sophie Russon, 20, along with Rafel Jeanne-Actie and Shane Loughlin disappeared on Friday night.
The group had not been seen since enjoying a night out at the Muffler nightclub in Newport, Wales.
And after a desperate search, Gwent Police this morning confirmed a car had been found, with three of the five occupants tragically killed.
Eve's family today confirmed that she was one of the three found dead.
And friends have been paying tribute to the "bubbly and beautiful" girl.
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One pal wrote: "Gutted and shocked to wake up to the news that Eve Smith and 2 others have passed away.
"Such a kind hearted strong women, it don't seem real, such a young age. So, so, so sad. Taken way too soon. RIP Eve."
Another said: “One of the kindest girls with a heart of gold. rest in peace girl and i'm so annoyed that you got taken away from us so soon.
“It should have never happened, but one thing for sure you will never be forgotten.”
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Two more of the friends are currently in hospital.
Police have not confirmed the identities of those killed in the crash.
Gwent Police said: "Three of those who were reported missing have been found deceased, two have been taken to hospital with serious injuries."
Pals had previously said the friends had last been seen at the nightclub Muffler in Maesglas on Friday night.
The VW Tiguan was recovered just after midnight on Monday March 6.
It comes as it’s been revealed that Darcy had posted photos of her and Rafel partying that night.
The pic shows the pair smiling, with Rafel’s arm around Darcy.
It’s thought she posted the photo to her Snapchat story on the night they went missing.
Meanwhile haunting CCTV has shown the white car the group had been travelling in before it was involved in a road traffic collision and came off the A48.
The snaps, shared by the young people’s families during the search, show the white car carrying the friends.
Specialist officers are supporting the families of those involved and enquiries are ongoing.
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Anyone with any information is asked to call police on 101, or send a direct message on social media, quoting 2300071791.
The case has been referred to the IOPC in line with normal procedures.
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