The family of a 12-year-old who sadly died following a road accident in Chippenham last week have released a tribute.

Zack Lang was taken to Bristol Children’s Hospital with serious injuries on March 19 but died two days later.

A statement from the family said: “As a family, we are all absolutely devastated, just as much as our close friends are.

“It is difficult to describe how much we are all absolutely devastated, just as much as our close friends are.

“It is difficult to describe how much we are going to miss our beautiful, live wire of a boy.”

“Zack was full of mischief and brought so much happiness and laughter to our lives.

“We would like to say a massive thank you to everyone who has given us support; whether it was by messages, donations to the JustGiving page or flowers and kind words down by the tree.”

“At this time,The family would still appreciate their privacy and the time together during this difficult time.”