Three teenagers who died in a horror car crash had gone out to celebrate passing their driving test at the time of the smash , it has emerged . Rhys Hunter survived the crash , which killed three of his friends as well as a pensioner , and is now recovering in hospital - but relatives say he is 'lucky to be alive ' . The driver Rhodri Miller had passed his test just three days before the crash on Friday , which happened when he lost control of the car while going around the bend of a winding mountain road in Brecon , South Wales . Scroll down for video . Recovering : Rhys Hunter in hospital where he has been since breaking his leg in a horrific car crash . Tributes : Friends have left flowers in memory of three teenagers killed in the head-on collision on Friday . Grief : The display of flowers was placed this morning outside Ysgol Bro Morgannwg in Barry , South Wales . Rhys , 17 , is recovering in Nevill Hall Hospital in Abergavenny after breaking his leg in the collision . He has received a large number of visitors in hospital and is expected to be allowed home in the next few days , according to his stepfather Andrew Beattie . Rhodri 's girlfriend Alesha O'Connor and friend Corey Price , all 17 , also died in the crash , as did Margaret Challis , 68 , who was travelling as a passenger in a car which was hit by the teenagers ' vehicle . The victims ' families paid tribute to them today as friends lay flowers outside Ysgol Bro Morgannwg in Barry , the school where Rhodri and Corey were pupils . Survivor : Rhys , 17 , is due to be discharged from hospital within a few days . Driver : Rhodri Miller was driving with his girlfriend Alesha O'Connor , both pictured , before the crash . Victims : Corey Price , left , and Margaret Challis were also killed in the horrific collision on Friday night . In statements issued via police , relatives of the three teenagers said they were struggling to come to terms with their loss . Rhodri 's parents described their son , a season ticket holder at Cardiff City FC , as ' a bright , talented ' A-level student 'who had so much to live for ' . Alesha 's mother and father , Sharon and Paul , said : 'She was the perfect daughter and friend and has left a massive void in our family . 'Alesha was beautiful , intelligent and artistic and had her whole life ahead of her . We as a family would like to pass on our sympathy to the other families who have lost loved ones . ' Corey 's famiy added : 'The family of Corey Price are devastated by the sudden and tragic loss of their wonderful gentle and caring son , brother , uncle and grandson . 'No words can explain how we are feeling but we are truly grateful of the support of our family and friends at this tragic time . ' Scene : Police have arrested seven people on suspicion of dangerous driving in connection with the smash . Tragic : Alesha , who attended St Richard Gwyn Roman Catholic High School in Barry , was rushed to hospital but died of her injuries on Saturday . Seven teenage boys who were travelling in other cars have been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving in connection with the crash . Headmaster Dylan Jones said the local community had been left devastated by the tragedy . He said : 'It 's been a shock to us all , and a number of their friends also are feeling the shock . ' Moving messages were left outside the school , including on written on a shirt which read : 'God has gained three more angels . Sleep tight guys . We 'll miss you ... gone but never forgotten . ' Another written on a bunch of flowers read : 'In loving memory of Rhodri , Corey , and Alesha - who were so greatly admired . Your futures were so bright . ' Police believe the victim 's green Volkswagen was 'travelling in convoy ' with a number of vehicles at the time , with Rhodri behind the wheel days after he passed his driving test . The car collided with a black VW , carrying Mrs Challis , whose driver was seriously injured . Superintendent Chris Curtis , of Dyfed Powys Police , said : 'This is a tragic incident and our thoughts are with the families at this difficult time . 'We are working with South Wales Police in order to provide support to the families affected and also the communities they live within . We will work with partners to ensure that the incident is fully investigated . ' Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article .
Rhys Hunter , 17 , was a passenger in car driven by his friend Rhodri Miller . He broke leg in head-on crash which killed three teenagers and a pensioner . Says the friends were celebrating passing their driving tests days earlier . Relatives of the victims paid tribute to them today as flowers piled up outside school where two boys were pupils .