THESE are the two brothers who died after a car they were travelling in plunged 30ft down a ravine.
Andrew and Nicolas Davies died following the collision on Hartley Lane, Whitley Bay on Thursday, July 9.
A statement released by the family said: "We are grieving the loss of Andrew and Nicolas who will be sadly missed by Mum and Dad and younger brother Thomas and Andrew's four week old son and his girlfriend.
"The family would ask the media to respect their privacy and to allow them to grieve in peace."
Pictured are brothers, left to right, Andrew Davies , 24, and Nicolas Davies, 20.
A third man injured in the car remains in hospital, his condition is described as critical but stable.
A man arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving has been released on bail pending further enquiries.
Police are still appealing for witnesses, anyone who has any information about this incident should contact Northumbria Police on 03456 043 043 ext 63848 or call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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