The families of two teenagers who died in a road crash in Vigo have paid tributes to the school friends.

Joe Fitton and Charlie Carver, both 18, were declared dead at the scene in Harvel Road on Thursday when the silver Rover they were in hit a grey Skoda travelling in the opposite direction.

A woman in her 20s, named locally as Rebecca Sharp, was taken to hospital with serious injuries while a man in his 60s from the Skoda suffered minor injuries.

The men were friends at Wrotham School and both lived in Vigo.

Charlie's family said: "We have lost Charlie in the most horribly tragic way imaginable.

"He will always be a much loved son, brother, grandson, nephew and cousin and leaves behind a huge space within our hearts and lives.

"One of a kind, loving and caring and always a constant source of pride that he was ours.

"We know that everyone who knew Charlie shares our pain so we ask for privacy and understanding for our family, his friends and our local community at this time to allow us all time to grieve whilst we try to come to terms with our loss."

While Joe's family said: "Joe. A loving son, an incredible brother and the best friend anyone could have.

"There are no words to encapsulate the sheer joy and happiness Joe brought to so many.

"A sense of humour that brought a smile to every face, A brilliant young man with great ambition, an amazing array of friends and a heart filled to the brim with the deepest love for everyone.

"His departure has torn a hole in our hearts, but he has replaced that hole by giving us the ability to keep smiling through these unbearable events.

"Which is exactly what he would want us to do. He lives on in every one of us and we will never forget how brightly his light shone in life, as it will continue to do so in death.

"It's not goodbye, Joe, it's goodnight. We will stay strong for you as your imprint on this world has changed all of us for the better.

"The memories you have left us are irreplaceable, and we will deeply cherish those memories until the day we are all finally re-united together in eternity.

"Rest tight knowing everyone is thinking of you Joe. We all love you so much."

At the weekend, Vigo residents released lanterns on the village green while respects were also paid at Vigo rugby club and the Valentine Day's run on Sunday.

Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses to the collision at around 7.10pm on Thursday.

Investigators are particularly keen to speak to the driver of a white SUV, possibly a Nissan Qashqai, who was seen travelling eastbound along Harvel Road.

Anybody with information is asked to call the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 01622 798538 or email sciu.td@kent.pnn.police.uk.

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