Tens of thousands of pounds have been donated to the surviving Powell family members after Zoe Powell, daughters Phoebe and Amelia, eight and four, and six-year-old son Simeon died in a crash near Oxford on Monday

Josh and his youngest daughter were the only two to survive the crash

A dad who lost his wife and three of his kids in a horror crash has been told they’ve died, it has been reported.

Josh Powell lost his 29-year-old wife Zoe Powell, daughters Phoebe and Amelia, eight and four, and six-year-old son Simeon in a crash near Oxford on Monday.

The 30-year-old and his infant daughter were the only ones to survive the smash with a heavy goods vehicle.

Thames Valley Police said both of the surviving Powell’s are still in a “serious” condition in hospital, but that they “are showing signs of improvement and are expected to make a recovery”.

Josh has been told the life-changing news his four loved ones have been killed, friends at the family’s church in Chinnor, Oxfordshire, told The Sun.