'Kindest, loving young man' in intensive care after crash which killed three teenagers

A 'talented' 19-year-old footballer remains in intensive care after a crash which killed three teenagers in south Wales. Lucas Vaughan was a passenger in the devastating incident on December 11, in Coedely, 15 miles from Cardiff.

Jesse Owen, 18, from Tonypandy, Morgan Smith, also 18 and from Tonypandy, and Callum Griffiths, 19, from Porth, lost their lives in the collision between a bus and a car on Elwyn Street. Tributes have been left for the three near the scene of the crash and at Hendreforgan playing field in Gilfach Goch.

South Wales Police have said that their thoughts are with those affected by the 'tragic incident'. They added that trained family liaison officers were currently supporting their families during this 'extremely difficult time'.

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Two others remain critically ill, including Lucas, who is currently receiving treatment at University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff, WaleOnline reports. A GoFundMe page has been launched in order to help support the Lydney Town AFC footballer from Tonyrefail and his family. As of Sunday morning, December 17, the fundraiser has so far helped raise almost £5,000.

The community has already rallied behind the fundraising efforts, including Fame Factory Theatre School and Rainbow Valley Productions, of which Lucas has been a member over the years.

In a post shared on Facebook, Fame Factory Theatre School explained that Lucas and his family are a 'huge part' of the school. They added: “We have seen him grow from a boy to a man and have always been so proud of him and we hold him in our hearts dearly.” Meanwhile, Rainbow Valley Productions