Three young men who died in a multi-vehicle collision in Halifax have been named as Corey Graham, 22, Cass Bryant and Thomas Reilly, both aged 21.
The three were travelling in a Ford Fiesta when it was involved in a crash with a BMW and a stationary Renault Clio on Keighley Road in Illingworth, at the junction with Cobblestones Drive, at around 6.50pm on Wednesday.
All three were pronounced dead at the scene.
A fourth occupant of the Fiesta, a 21-year-old man, was taken to hospital where he remains in a life-threatening condition.
West Yorkshire Police confirmed that a 37-year-old man and two women aged 18 and 32, all from Halifax and travelling in the BMW, were arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. They remain in custody.
Tributes have been paid to the three men, described by friends and local clubs as well-known and widely loved.
AFC Crossleys said in a statement that the club was “devastated” by the loss of Corey, Cassius and Tom, describing them as “great lads and loved by everyone”.
The club said Cass Bryant was “one of the brightest players” with significant potential, while Thomas Reilly was described as a loyal supporter who regularly followed the team. Corey Graham was remembered both as a supporter and as a rugby player with Boothtown Terriers Juniors ARLFC.
Boothtown rugby club also paid tribute to Graham, describing him as someone who “had a smile on his face constantly and made everyone laugh”, adding that rugby “was in his veins”.
Friend Lewis Wainhouse described the trio as “absolute legends” and said they would be “dearly missed”, while Chardonnay McNamara paid tribute to all three, expressing condolences to their families.
Cass Bryant’s partner Alycia Hurst also shared tributes, posting messages and images remembering him.
Detective Sergeant Paul Lightowler, of West Yorkshire Police’s Major Collision Enquiry Team, said specially trained officers are supporting the families of those who died.
He described the incident as a “tragic” collision and confirmed that extensive enquiries are ongoing.
Police have appealed for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage of the vehicles prior to the collision to come forward, quoting log 1558 of 19 March.