The families of four young men who died in a car crash in Gloucestershire have paid tribute to them, saying they have left an “ocean of sadness” behind. 

Police said they found the bodies of the four friends in a Renault Clio on the A436 shortly before 2am on Sunday.

They believe the car left the road and crashed into a tree at Ullenwood, near Cheltenham, killing the men.

The victims have been named as 18-year-old Andrei Tudorov, a Romanian national who was in Gloucestershire on holiday, Lyuben Gogov, Narcis Titianu and Ioan Toma, all aged 20.

Mr Gogov was a Bulgarian national, while Mr Titianu and Mr Toma were Romanian nationals, Gloucestershire Police said.

‘An angel who took flight much too soon’

Mr Tudorov’s mother, Iolanda, paid tribute to her “angel” son, saying: “He was going to take the Baccalaureate and go to Campina and wanted to become a policeman.

“Andrei had been doing sports since he was four years old.

“He was a warm and loving soul, a good brother, an angel who took flight much too soon, leaving behind an ocean of sadness, both in his family and among his friends.”

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‘Boundless love and joy’

Mr Titianu’s family paid tribute to the “boundless love and joy” he brought to those that knew him.

They said: “As the youngest of three siblings, Narcis brought boundless love and joy into the lives of his family and friends.

“Words cannot fully capture the essence of Narcis, our handsome and intelligent brother.

“Though he is no longer with us, we hold onto the hope that we will be reunited one day, when God will come.

“Until then, his memory will live on in our hearts, an irreplaceable part of our lives.”

‘The epitome of joy and warmth’

Mr Toma’s family said he was a “beacon of light” in their lives and “the epitome of joy and warmth”.

They said: “He was not just a brother – he was the epitome of joy and warmth.

“Ioan’s constant smile and infectious laughter could light up the darkest room, and his presence brought happiness to all who knew him.”

‘Thanks for all the memories’

The parents of Mr Gogov paid tribute to their son’s “everlasting smile” and thanked him for “all the memories and joy” he had given them.

They said: “Losing a son is one of the hardest losses to have to get through in life.

“You’ll always remain in our thoughts.

“Thanks for all the memories and joy you’ve given us.

“May you everlasting smile always remain in our hearts.”

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