Tributes have been paid to the men who died in a road crash on the A10 on the Norfolk/ Cambridgeshire border last week, one of whom was getting married in May.

Eastern Daily Press: Tim Wildbore, one of two men who died in A10 crash: Pictures submittedTim Wildbore, one of two men who died in A10 crash: Pictures submitted (Image: Archant)

Timothy Wildbore, 24, and Andrew Thornewell, 28, both worked at RJ Herbert Engineering, in Marshland St James, near Wisbech.

They were travelling in an Austin Mini that was in collision with a green Volkswagen Passat, at Brandon Creek, between Downham Market and Littleport, at about 6.45am on February 18.

The driver of the Passat, a 27-year-old man from King's Lynn, suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries.

Mr Thornewell was due to be married to his fiancée at the end of May.

Colleagues today paid tribute to two 'extremely well-liked, friendly and popular' members of the firm's design team.

A spokesman for RJ Herbert Engineering said: 'Everyone at Herbert is devastated. Both Tim and Andrew specialised in the airport sector of the business. During their time, they both produced excellent quality designs, showing great attention to detail, innovation and creativity.

'Tim and Andrew had worked for the business for two years as project design engineers and their individual characters had shone through in this time. Both men had loving families.'

Outside of work, Mr Wildbore, of Victoria Street, Littleport, was a coach at the Isle of Ely Rowing Club. He was originally from Berkshire and leaves behind a close and loving family and girlfriend.

Mr Thornewell, of Hollendale Walk, Ely, moved to the area from Kent to be closer to his fiancée. A keen Gillingham FC fan he also had many interests including karting.

The chairman of RJ Herbert, Rod Herbert said: 'We are a family business that works closely together, and their loss is a huge shock to everyone. It is a tragedy and we all pray for their dear families at this time.'

A lorry and another car were also involved in the collision but no-one else was injured. The road was closed for about 10 hours.

Witnesses to the collision should contact Sgt Steve Watson at Cambridgeshire police on 101.