THE tragic death of Louise Davies of Lydbrook in a traffic collision on Littledean Hill on Saturday has deeply shocked friends and relatives.

Her 20-month-old son Callum survived the collision with a Stagecoach bus just outside Cinderford where flowers now mark the spot the tragedy took place.

Many tributes have also been left at the scene and Louise's parents talked to police about their sad loss after asking to be left alone to grieve.

Her mother Jenny told police she was she was like 'a best mate as well as a daughter' while her father Mike described her as 'fun-loving' and a 'doting mother' to her 20-month-old son Callum, who is making a good recovery following the collision.

Mike Davies, 64, said: "She loved a good night out and had lots of friends. She was very well liked. We've had housefuls of her friends around here since Saturday. We'd have gone round the twist without them."

Jenny Davies, 56, added: "When she made friends with someone that was it, she was there for you all the time." 

Louise, 21, was born in Gloucester and brought up in Lydbrook, where she attended the local primary school. 

She later went to Lakers School and moved into a house in Cinderford last year.

She wanted to become a nurse and had started work as a healthcare assistant in the rehabilitation ward at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital just three weeks ago.

However, her family were the main passion in her life.

"She was always saying 'where do you fancy going today mum?' Last year Louise's granddad broke his hip and she was taking people up to see him all the time," said Mrs Davies.

Louise's brother Gareth died as a result of a collision near Redmarley five years ago, and her mother spoke of the shock of experiencing a second tragedy.

"I can't get my head around it happening again. It's like history repeating itself," she told the police.

"Louise grew up very quickly after Gareth died. All her mates took care of her then and couldn't do enough for her. They're doing the same for us now."

Speaking of their grandson Callum, the couple said that Louise put him first all the time, which probably saved his life.

"She doted on him. She insisted on giving him the best she could in everything – like buying him a damn good car seat. The doctors said it was that car seat that saved Callum.

"I keep talking about her to him. We'll never forget her," said Mrs Davies.

Both parents also thanked the paramedics and staff at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, as well as police and all of Louise's friends for their support.