Tributes to man and woman killed in crash

Abby Storey and Marty Roberts died in a car crash on the A66 near Workington

The families of a man and a woman who died in a car crash have paid tribute to them.

Abby Storey, 35, from Workington, and Marty Roberts, 34, from Liverpool, died in a collision between two cars on the A66 near the Cumbrian town, on Saturday 12 July.

Both were the front-seat passengers of the cars and were pronounced dead at the scene, while both drivers were taken to hospital with serious injuries, where they remain.

Ms Storey's family said she was a "proud and adoring mother to her three beautiful children", and Mr Roberts' loved ones said he was "a cherished soul by many".

"Her energy was unmatched, from her wild dance moves to her passion for karaoke, she brought laughter and joy wherever she went," Ms Storey's family said.

"Though her life was cut short, she lived it with incredible spirit, ambition and love."

In a tribute to Mr Roberts released through Cumbria Police, his family said: "He touched the hearts of everyone he met with his unique quirky sense of humour and his calm and collective nature.

"We are utterly devastated by his loss, but take comfort in knowing how deeply loved he was by so many."

The crash between the Audi A3 and Ford Focus saw the road at Twenty Row closed for several hours.