THE FAMILY of a Caerphilly teenager who died in a car crash have said they are 'heart broken'.

Joe Daniels, 18, from Bargoed in Caerphilly, died overnight on November 9/10 after a car crash in Merthyr Tydfil on Sunday, October 11.

Best friends Rhys Jones, 18, and Ryan Gibbons, 20, also from Bargoed, died at the time.

The family of Mr Daniels said in a statement:

“We are completely heart broken and devastated at the loss of Joe at such a young age.

“He was an amazing personality who loved life, his family and his friends.

“Joe was a much loved son, brother, grandson, nephew and cousin. He will be sorely missed by everyone who knew him.

"We take comfort knowing that he has been reunited with his 'brothers' Rhys and Ryan.”