A tribute has been issued by the family of Marcin Zablotny following the opening of an inquest today (Wednesday, February 8).

Mr Zablotny, aged 37, died in a collision in Downham Market on January 18.

His family said: “We recently lost our beloved Marcin. He was the most amazing person, father, son, brother and friend.

"Our family will always remember his fantastic humour and kind soul.

"He will be forever missed as he was an important part of many people’s lives, he was loved by many and we will always cherish the time and memories we shared.”

The crash happened at around 6.30am on the A1122 between the junctions with St John's Way and Downham Road and involved five vehicles.

The incident saw the road closed to all traffic in both directions, with multiple people suffering injuries as a result.

Emergency services, including an air ambulance, attended the scene, but Mr Zablotny died as a result of the injuries he suffered.

His medical cause of death was given as extensive traumatic injuries due to a road traffic collision.