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PICTURED: Mom, 36, killed alongside male passenger in Christmas Day crash

The household of a mom, who died on Christmas Day when her Mini plunged right into a Welsh river at 3am alongside a male passenger, have described her as ‘humorous and clever’.

Rachel Curtis, 36, who has a 14-year-old son referred to as Rhys, and passenger Jay Jenkins, additionally 36, have been discovered useless within the waters after the automobile sunk into the river.

Self-defence teacher Rachel was behind the wheel of the Mini when it crashed into the River Tawe in Swansea, South Wales.

Officers are nonetheless investigating the crash as tributes have been paid to therapeutic artwork and nail artwork instructor Rachel, from the Bon-y-maen space of the town, who has been described as ‘extraordinarily proficient’.

Rachel Curtis, 36, who has a 14-year-old son, and passenger Jay Jenkins, also 36, were found dead in the waters after the car sunk into the river

Rachel Curtis, 36, who has a 14-year-old son, and passenger Jay Jenkins, additionally 36, have been discovered useless within the waters after the automobile sunk into the river

Self-defence instructor Rachel was behind the wheel of the Mini when it crashed into the River Tawe in Swansea, South Wales

Self-defence teacher Rachel was behind the wheel of the Mini when it crashed into the River Tawe in Swansea, South Wales

Officers are still investigating the crash and a large crane was used to pull the wreckage of a car from the river

Officers are nonetheless investigating the crash and a big crane was used to tug the wreckage of a automobile from the river

Jay Kyle Jenkins from St Thomas, Swansea, was additionally killed within the crash and police wish to converse to anybody who had contact with him or Rachel within the hours main as much as the tragedy.

Rachel was described as a proficient artist who had not too long ago drawn portraits of the Queen and Prince Philip. 

In a press release, Rachel’s household mentioned: ‘Rachel was a humorous, clever and distinctive individual. She was extraordinarily proficient and inventive in nails and artwork. She labored on the Liberty Stadium educating therapeutic artwork and nail artwork.

‘She was a self-defence teacher and an elite safety teacher, educated as an in depth safety officer and door supervisor.

‘She helped increase cash for the ‘Jack Lewis Basis’ which is a suicide prevention charity. Rachel additionally raised cash for ‘Matthews Home’ a homeless charity and was concerned in youth initiatives serving to younger women.

‘Rachel shall be tremendously missed by everybody who knew her, particularly her 14 yr previous son.’

Pal Lucia Watkins mentioned: ‘Relaxation in peace Rachel Curtis, I nonetheless cannot consider you’ve gone. I’ll miss our chats and your loopy sense of humour.

‘You made my uni life memorable along with your craziness and randomness. I’ll all the time bear in mind you in your sense of humour, brains and expertise in drawing.’

A tribute has but to be launched for Jay. 

In a statement, Rachel's family said: 'Rachel was a funny, intelligent and unique person

In a press release, Rachel’s household mentioned: ‘Rachel was a humorous, clever and distinctive individual

Jay Kyle Jenkins from St Thomas, Swansea, was also killed in the crash and police want to speak to anyone who had contact with him or Rachel in the hours leading up to the tragedy

Jay Kyle Jenkins from St Thomas, Swansea, was additionally killed within the crash and police wish to converse to anybody who had contact with him or Rachel within the hours main as much as the tragedy

Friend Lucia Watkins said: 'Rest in peace Rachel Curtis, I still can't believe you have gone

Pal Lucia Watkins mentioned: ‘Relaxation in peace Rachel Curtis, I nonetheless cannot consider you’ve gone

Police beforehand mentioned: ‘Emergency providers attended and a black Mini John Cooper Works was discovered totally submerged within the river. The our bodies of a girl and man, each aged 36, have been recovered.

‘Their households have been knowledgeable and are being supported by specifically educated officers.’

Officers are interesting for anybody who might have witnessed the automobile go into the river, or who has CCTV or sprint cam footage.

Emergency providers arrived on the scene at New Lower Street in Swansea at 3am after passers-by reported the automobile had entered the water.

The black Mini John Cooper Works was discovered totally submerged within the river and the our bodies have been discovered within the water close by.

Police mentioned no different automobile was concerned on the scene though investigations are ongoing. 

The A483 New Lower Street was closed by officers on the scene.

The Welsh Ambulance Service confirmed it had acquired a name at 3.07am and despatched two speedy response autos and two street ambulances to the scene.

A big crane was used to tug the wreckage of a automobile from the river close to the junction of the A483 and New Lower Street in Swansea on Christmas Day

A police cordon remained in place for a lot of the day because the restoration occurred.  

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