The family of four people killed in a horror crash have paid tribute to their relatives after police confirmed the identities of the deceased.
Gemma Cousin, 26, Rhys Cousin, 25, and their daughters Peyton Cousin and Heidi Cousin, aged three and one respectively, were killed during the incident on the A82 near Torlundy in the Scottish Highlands.
The family were driving on the road north of Fort William on Thursday when their Mini Cooper collided with a Ford Fiesta.
The 56-year-old driver of the Fiesta was taken to hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries.
In a statement released via Police Scotland, the family said their deaths were 'utterly devastating'.
“Both families are heartbroken by the tragic loss of Gemma, Rhys, Peyton and Heidi," the statement read.
"They were a young family with so much to look forward to. To have their lives cut short so suddenly and in such circumstances is utterly devastating.
"As a young couple Gemma and Rhys worked really hard to provide a loving, secure and safe home and family life for their girls who they were totally devoted to.
"They were known by many with both families being extended and their loss will be felt far and wide.
"Due to the horrific circumstances we would like to thank the emergency services and everyone who was involved on the night.
"We would also like to thank everyone for the support we continue to receive.
"As a family, we now respectfully ask that we are given the time and privacy to grieve and to come to terms with the loss of Rhys, Gemma, Peyton and Heidi."
Police are still working to establish the circumstances of the crash.
Officers are continuing to appeal for witnesses to come forward if they witnessed the collision, which happened at about 5.30pm on Thursday.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting the incident number 2942 of February 20.
