‘Sleep tight angels’
Kailem Robinson, left, and Kaine Darby, right(Image: M.E.N.)
Two teenage boys killed in a horror crash in Salford can be named for the first time as Kailem Robinson and Kaine Darby.
The pair both died following a crash between a car and a motorbike on Thursday evening. The driver of the car, a 24-year-old woman, stopped to assist officers at the scene and no arrests have been made.
Tributes to the pair, aged 16 and 17, have flooded in. A sea of floral tributes were left at the scene on Lower Broughton Road.
A huge banner saying ‘RIP Kailem and Kaine’ was also placed there. Framed pictures of the boys were left as part of the memorial.
“Kaine we love you, fly high,” one wrote. “Kaine and Kailem RIP, gone but not forgotten,” another read. “RIP lads, you will be missed,” another community member wrote in tribute.
Floral tributes on Lower Broughton Road following the tragedy(Image: Jason Roberts / Manchester Evening News)
“Forever loved, fly high,” another message read. The road has been closed off using bins and gaffer tape as family and friends flock to the scene to pay their own tributes.
Tributes have also been paid on social media. On the Manchester Evening News’ Facebook page, Julie Boardman said: “So sad thinking of their families , rip boys x”
Saima Khan said: “I used to see those boys around the park just a couple of days ago. They were often riding their bikes together. It’s heartbreaking to know they’re gone. They were so young. I pray for them and their families.”
June Hudson said: “God Bless Those poor young lads x Prayers for all their loved ones at this heartbreaking time x”
Tributes to Kailem Robinson (left frame) and Kaine Darby (right frame)(Image: Jason Roberts / Manchester Evening News)
Cherese McLeish said: “RIP kaine and kailem missed by many sleep tight angels”. Nick Cranefield added: “So young to be gone… Rest in peace young boys.”
The road was closed off as family and friends flocked to the scene to pay their own tributes.
In an appeal for information following the tragedy, Detective Sergeant Matt Waggett, of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “This is a heart-breaking and upsetting incident where two young men have sadly lost their lives and our thoughts are with their families.
“Our investigation continues so we can give them the answers they deserve. This is still an active investigation, and we are looking for anyone who has any information regarding the incident to come forward and get in touch with us.”