Sophie Russon who was left in Cardiff crash beside 3 dead pals for 2 days pays tribute to ‘besties’ as family blast cops
A WOMAN left trapped next to her three dead pals in a car wreck for two days has paid tribute to her "besties forever".
Sophie Russon, 20, was pulled alive from the wreckage of a white VW Tiguan alongside Shane Loughlin, 32, in Cardiff on March 6.
Eve Smith, 21, Rafel Jeanne, 24, and Darcy Ross, 21, were all killed in the March 4 crash.
Sophie has posted a picture of herself to Facebook with her late friends and the caption: "Love you both so much."
She is currently recovering in hospital after life-saving surgery for a broken skull and brain bleed.
More than a month on from the nightmare Sophie's mum, Anna Certowicz, said her daughter is now "awake, eating and talking" and added that "miracles do happen."
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Speaking to Anna, 42, said: "She will be home before we know it."
Sophie and her friends were reported missing after not returning home from a night out in Newport, Wales.
A search was launched after their families became concerned, saying it was "out of character" for them to go off the radar.
Tragically, on March 6 cops confirmed a car was found on the A48 near Cardiff, with three of the five occupants tragically killed.
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The Volkswagen Tiguan had flown off the road and into trees.
Sophie and fellow survivor Shane were taken to the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff.
The wreckage was found by Matthew Pace, 45, and his son Lewis - a close pal of Rafel.
Sophie was semi-conscious in the wreckage for two days.
Speaking at the time, her mum said: "There’s no words to describe it. I can’t imagine how long it’s going to take for her to get over this. She’s going to need a lot of support."
But Sophie is now making good progress and is able to read the many Facebook messages from people wishing her well, according to her mum.
In one post, Ms Certowicz said: "Thank you all so much. Sophie Russon can read all of this now and see all the love and kindness we’ve all received and we are all truly grateful and thank you from the bottom of our hearts."
Sophie replied to the post: "Thank you all so much."
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Hundreds of people attended a vigil at the crash site – and around 400 turned up to Rafel's funeral on April 4.
Mourners lined the street while quad bikes were adorned with blue ribbons in tribute.
