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Molly Dowrick

Family's tribute to 'princess' 18-year-old daughter killed in Swansea car crash

Tributes have been paid to an 18-year-old woman from Godre'r Graig in the Swansea Valley who died in a car crash.

Chantelle Thomas was travelling along the A4067 from Swansea towards Godre'r Graig when the car she was in left the road, shortly before 1.30am on Sunday, January 23. She died at the scene.

Another 18-year-old woman remains at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, where she is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

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South Wales Police said today it had formally identified Chantelle Thomas as the young victim of the crash, and shared a tribute from her heartbroken family.

The tribute read: "As a family we are devastated to lose our princess Chantelle, she was a much-loved daughter, sister and granddaughter and loved by everyone she met.

"Sleep tight my princess."

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Police continue to appeal for any witnesses to the collision, or anyone with dashcam footage, to come forward.

A statement from South Wales Police said: "Officers are continuing to appeal to anyone who may have witnessed or has dash-cam footage of the incident or the manner in which the white Citroen C1 was being driven prior to the collision to contact us.

"Please contact us by one of the following means, quoting occurrence number 22 000 246 93.

"Go to: https://bit.ly/SWPProvideInfo, Send us a private message on Facebook/Twitter, Via email: SWP101@south-wales.police.uk, Phone: 101."

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