Family pays tribute to 'beautiful' teenage girls killed in Cheshire car crash

Mariah Hussain, 16, and Kiara O'Lisa, 13. Credit: MEN Media

Tributes have been paid to two “beautiful” teenage girls following a tragic car crash in Cheshire.Mariah Hussein, 16, and Kiara O’Lisa, 13, both from Manchester, lost their lives following a collision in the Disley area on Sunday March 19.Police were called to Buxton Road West following reports of a crash involving a silver Vauxhall Corsa and a red Ford Fiesta at around 3.15am.Two passengers in the Vauxhall Corsa, Mariah and Kiara, sadly died at the scene. Two other passengers, a 21-year-old woman and a 14-year-old boy, were taken to hospital and treated for their injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening.The driver of the Vauxhall Corsa, an 18-year-old man from Cheadle, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He was bailed pending further enquiries, a spokesman for Cheshire Police said.The driver of the Ford Fiesta, a 20-year-old woman, sustained minor injuries and was taken to hospital for further checks. Her injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.In a moving statement issued today, Mariah’s family said: “Mariah was a beautiful young girl full of life, she had so much to live for we can’t begin to explain how heartbroken we are as her parents losing our beautiful baby.“As mother and father we are shattered and feel helpless but pray that our beautiful girl is at peace and have no choice but to accept this was the will of God. Mummy and daddy love you Mariah until we meet again my princess.”