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Four young men killed in a 2am car crash after smashing into a lamppost have been pictured.

Jack Diggle, 23, Benjamin Dooley, 23, Andrew Roberts, 24, and Craig Shackleton-Brady, 26, were travelling in a black Cupra Formentor in the Huyton area of Merseyside on Friday when the vehicle veered off the road.

The men were pronounced dead at the scene while a fifth passenger, 27, was rushed to hospital.

The families of the four men have now paid tribute - describing them as 'thoughtful', 'loving' and 'beautiful'.

Mr Diggle's mother said: 'Jack was kind, quiet, thoughtful, and loving. He adored his family, and we loved him with all our hearts.

'Jack was blessed with a wonderful group of friends, many of whom had been by his side for most of his life.

'He loved playing football with them and was a proud Everton supporter. He also had a passion for darts, whether he was watching it or playing himself.'

She added Mr Diggle had been due to travel to Blackpool that week to watch the darts with his friends - something he had been 'looking forward to'.

Jack Diggle, 23, was killed in the crash. He died at the scene

Andrew Roberts, 24, was also killed

Craig Shackleton-Brady, 26, is seen here. He also died at the scene

Benjamin Dooley, 23, is pictured

'Jack and I went out for a meal together on Thursday. It was such a lovely time, just mother and son, enjoying each other's company. Little did I know that it would be the last time we would spend together,' she said.

Mr Dooley's mother, Kerry, said her life had been 'ripped apart' following the tragic collision.

She said: 'I’m waiting for you to walk through the door and say “you ok mum” you was the kindest person I knew with a heart of gold. Do anything for anyone.. Loved by everyone who met you. I can’t describe how much I will miss you, it hurts so much.'

His sister, Demi. added: 'Ben my little brother my one and only sibling, the one who always gave me advice and looked out for me, my heart is broken.

'Feels like a terrible dream, I miss you so much already, the laughs we had and all the memories I will cherish for ever. love you my brother till we meet again.'

Mr Roberts' mother, Linda, said: 'My beautiful blue-eyed boy, I can’t believe I’m having to even write this. My sweetheart boy could never do no wrong, my life will never be the same with you not here. My heart will forever be broken. I love you son, from mum.'

The family of Mr Shackleton-Brady added: 'Craig was a truly well-mannered family man whose love, loyalty, and generosity touched everyone who knew him. Craig was a devoted and loving father to his two children, who were always at the centre of his world.

'His pride in being a dad shone through in everything he did, and the love he gave his family will continue to live on in their hearts forever.'

They went on to describe him as having an 'infectious laugh' and a 'way of lighting up a room'.

Emergency services were called to Liverpool Road following reports the black Seat Cupra had veered off the road and crashed just before 2am.

One eyewitness who lives close to the scene of the crash told the Daily Mail he woke up to 'carnage' the following morning.

He said the car 'split in two' with other parts of the vehicle scattered across the road.