Tributes have poured in to the young couple who lost their lives in a three-car horror crash in Salford.

Friends on Facebook have told of their devastation at the sudden loss of Aaron Tulsa Jones, 19, and Amy Louise Hobson, 22, in the smash on the East Lancs Road outside Swinton Park Golf Club.

The couple were formally identified earlier today.

Ant Meredith, who is friends with both Aaron and Amy on Facebook, posted: “Hey Bro. What a guy you are, always there for me. Will always love you man. So many memories. Not enough words to sum you up. R.I.P mate.”

He later posted a picture of himself drinking a beer with the caption: “Can’t sleep tonight. Aaron Tulsa Jones, you promised to come round and finish these off. Here’s a drink to you and Amy XxX”

The crash was reported at around 5pm on Sunday evening.

Aaron and Amy’s Vauxhall Corsa was hit as they pulled on to the A580 East Lancs Road from Barton Road in Swinton.

Colleagues who worked with the couple at McDonald's in Swinton had an outpouring of grief on Facebook.

Stacey Birmingham posted: “My childhood sidekick has been taken away. I can’t believe you’re gone Amy and Aaron. I’m just so glad we got to spend so many years together. You’re in my every memory of growing up. RIP see you again someday. I’ll bring the karaoke and roller blades. Love you. Sleep tight you two”

Ciara Rostron wrote: “Will miss seeing his face around work! Can’t let it sink in that I won’t see them both again!! So so sad, really hope they r happy together in heaven!! Xx”

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Paul Britton, a Facebook friend of Aaron’s, posted: “Can’t believe what im seeing, ive gone cold thought’s are with you and your family RIP Aaron Tulsa Jones will be missed!”

The drivers of the Audis, aged 25 and 27, were both arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and were being questioned in custody.

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