Man, 32, who survived horror Cardiff car crash is seen smiling in first picture ... trends now
A man who survived the horrific Cardiff car crash that left three young people dead on a night out smiles in the first photo of the survivor since the tragedy - after another survivor paid tribute to her friends.
Eve Smith, 21, Rafel Jeanne, 24, and Darcy Ross, 21, were killed when the car smashed into woodland off the A48 on March 4.
Shane Loughlin, 32, and Sophie Russon, 20, were pulled alive from the wreckage of a white VW Tiguan – having spent two days lying injured next to the bodies of their friends.
In a Facebook post yesterday, Mr Loughlin appeared in good spirits as he posed with a friend despite seemingly having his arm in a sling, as he continues to recover from his injuries.
It comes after fellow crash survivor Ms Russon paid tribute to her late friends, saying: 'Love you both so much.'
Shane Loughlin, 32, in a Facebook post yesterday, was seen for the first time since he survived the horror Cardiff car crash that left three friends dead on a night out. He appeared in good spirits as he posed with a friend, despite seemingly having his arm in a sling
It comes after Sophie Russon, 20, posted a photo to Facebook over the weekend with car crash victims Eve Smith, 20, and Darcy Ross, 21. She described the women as the 'most beautiful girls' and her 'besties forever'
Mr Loughlin was seriously injured in the fatal smash and last month - while still in hospital - said he 'can't believe' what happened and is 'gutted'.
'Only just found out what happened just want to say sorry to everyone and thank you everyone who helped with the search party and thank you for everyone wishing me well I'll be back soon love you all,' he said just days after the accident.
'Rip Rafel, Eve, and Darcy. Can't believe it gutted is an understatement heart goes out to all families and friends of the people that have passed. Long way to recovery mentally and physically but we'll get there.'
Ms Smith, Ms Ross and Ms Russon, who had been friends since they were children, had gone to the Muffler bar and club, in Newport, together. At some point in the evening they met up with Mr Jeanne and Mr Loughlin and a third man, Joel Lia, 27.
The three young women had been reported missing after failing to return home from the night out. Their friends and family have told how they were forced to launch searches themselves after claiming their concerns
