Names of five killed in A96 crash confirmed
Ted Reid, Evalyn Collie, Audrey Appleby, Frances Saliba Patane and Lorenzo Ciociola lost their lives in Thursday's accident
A woman from Italy, killed in Thursday's horror crash on the A96 was in the country to celebrate her 63rd birthday.
In the last half hour, police have confirmed the names of all five people who died in the accident near Keith - including Frances Saliba Patanè
Three local people died - Ted Reid, Evalyn Collie, and Audrey Appleby.
Earlier, the youngest victim has been named as four-year-old Lorenzo Ciociola - his parents continuing to be treated in hospital while another family member - a three-year-old boy, was treated for minor injuries.
Bruno Mancuso, an Italian senator from Sicily, says their local community is in deep grief'' after the crash.
“We are heartbroken that Edward (Ted) was tragically taken from us on July 26.
"Ted was a devoted husband, dad, granda, brother and friend.
"He will be remembered for his selfless loving nature and will be sorely missed by all.
"As a family we respectfully ask for privacy at this time.”
"The family would like to thank the emergency services, members of the public and the others involved in helping at the scene in the early hours of Friday morning.
"We would also like to thank the Policeman and Family Liaison officer assigned to our family for the professional way they have conducted themselves and the help they have given to us at this difficult time.
"We wish to pass on our condolences and deepest sympathy to all the families who lost family members in this horrific and tragic incident and hope those injured make a speedy and full recovery.
"We have lost a beautiful lady, we now request that we are given the time and privacy to grieve and come to terms with our tragic loss."
"Frances was born and educated in Birzebbuga, Malta, before moving to Siracusa following her marriage to an Italian man. She was a loving wife and a caring mother and grandmother.
"Frances was also highly respected for the passion and devotion she used in her job as an English teacher. She was in Scotland to celebrate her 63rd birthday, which tragically happened on the same day of the crash.
"We would like to thank all the kind staff of Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and other emergency services for their support.”
The family of 4-year-old Lorenzo Ciociola has released a statement;
"The Ciociola and Passanisi families have been devastated by the tragic and untimely death of little Lorenzo.
"Although your life has been cut short you have filled our own lives with joy - now you are our little angel in heaven.
"You will be forever close to our hearts and will continue to live on in the fond memory of your mum, dad and little brother Federico.
"We would like to express our thanks to all emergency services and staff at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for their support.