A MANSFIELD couple who were killed in a crash on the A60 have been named locally as Rob Bowker and Jennifer Hopkinson.
Tributes from Mr Bowker's family were left at the scene, near Ravenshead, including photos, flowers and hand-written messages.
A card from his parents read: "To Babe, God bless you son, You will always be in our hearts till we meet again. Love Mum + Dad."
The incident took place last night at around 9.45pm on Mansfield Road and involved a bus and a Vauxhall Corsa.
Mr Bowker and Miss Hopkinson were pronounced dead at the scene.
According to Mr Bowker's Facebook profile, he was born on September 6 1987 and worked in McDonald's.
Another card from his family read: "Dear Rob, you have been the best brother ever. Will never forget you, love forever and always, Will + Becky xxxx"
One of the witnesses to the aftermath of the crash was Lois Lightfoot, whose house looks onto the scene.
Mrs Lightfoot, 80, said: "This is the worst crash that I've ever known about.
"My husband heard a loud bang and phoned the police.
"He said I don't like this at all. It's going to be very bad.
"All we could see was the bus stopped and the car next to it - then all traffic stopped. Paramedics and ambulance arrived then about five or six police cars.
"I can't think what the family must be going through."
Friend Lois Riley has also paid tribute on Facebook.
She wrote: "Can't believe mine and Daniel Riley's best friend who was my brother from another mother has gone. Rob Bowker I love you so much, you were everything to me and Dan and the kids. Still trying to work out how to stop crying. You had found such an amazing girl to be with Jennifer Hopkinson was gorgeous inside and out the most beautiful person I've ever met. You were both moving on to such big things and I can't believe that you are both gone. You've left so many people behind who truly love you and will be missed by so many. But especially us and your families. Love you both so very very much. Xxxxxxx"
Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 817.
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