Two young men who died in a crash at the weekend have been named as Mike Crampton and James Montegriffo.

The musicians, who were in their 20s, were killed when a van they were in collided with two cars on the A20 near Dartford at 1.20am on Saturday morning.

Eight others were injured in the smash in Farningham, with one man taken to hospital with serious injuries.

The tragic news has sparked an outpouring of grief and tributes from friends and fans of keyboard player Mr Crampton, from Dartford, and guitarist Mr Montegriffo.

Mr Crampton's band, The Pisdicables, posted on their Facebook site on Sunday: "We have got some awful news, our Keys Player and best friend Mike Crampton tragically lost his life in a car accident in the early hours of yesterday morning along with his friend James Montegriffo.

"I cant even begin to tell you how much we are hurting right now.

"We have lost our brother, an incredible and unique human who will be irreplaceable to everyone who was lucky enough to know him. We love you mike x"

Writing on Facebook, Peter Stevenson added said: "An absolute shock and an incomprehensible loss of a guy everyone loved. My heart goes out to his and James' families."

Tom Maples posted: "Such an unbelievable loss, he was such a talented and genuine guy, don't think I ever saw him not smiling. One of a kind that's for sure! He will be so badly missed. Thinking of all you guys x"

The two friends have yet to be named officially by Kent Police, who are appealing for information about the crash.

Officers would like to hear from anyone who saw a black Vauxhall Insignia with a 61 registration plate being driven on the A20 from the direction of Brands Hatch towards Swanley.

A blue Citroen Berlingo van and a white VW Polo were also involved in the collision.

Witnesses are asked to call the Serious Collision Investigation Unit appeal line on 01622 798535.