A TEENAGER has died in a collision near Dolgellau and two others are fighting for their lives.

The horror crash, involving a lorry and a car, happened on the A470 just outside Dolgellau, near the Cross Foxes pub, on Sunday afternoon.

Sadly, the driver of the car, 18-year-old Ryan John Craddock, pictured right, from the Cannock area of Stafford, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Two other passengers from the car were airlifted to hospital for urgent treatment and remain in a critical condition.

Ryan’s heartbroken parents have paid an emotional tribute to him. They said: “We are devastated to announce the loss of our son Ryan. Ryan was a happy, kind, thoughtful and loving son, brother, uncle and grandson.

“Ryan worked as a labourer, however his passion was football and he had played for the Stafford Rangers under-18s team before playing for the Tamworth under-21s team.

“Ryan enjoyed spending time with his family and socialising with his friends where they enjoyed visiting the beaches in north Wales.

“We would like to offer our thanks to those people that stopped at the scene to help Ryan and his friends. He will be greatly missed by us all and we respectfully ask for privacy to come to terms with our devastating loss.”North Wales Police is continuing to appeal for witnesses or to anybody who may have seen either vehicle being driven prior to the collision to contact officers.Sgt Meurig Jones of the Roads Policing Unit said: “The collision occurred at around 5.15pm whereby the black Seat Ibiza was travelling south on the A470 away from Dolgellau and the HGV was travelling north on the A470 towards Dolgellau.“We are looking for information from anyone who may have witnessed the incident or may have information on the nature of the driving of the vehicles involved prior to the collision.“If you have any information, please contact North Wales Police’ Roads Policing Unit on 101 quoting incident number W089538.”