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The family of a 24-year-old who sadly died after a crash in the Queensway Tunnel has paid tribute to him. They described him as having "a heart of gold and a smile that could light up any room", as reported by the Liverpool Echo.
Korben Bell, who lived in Cheshire, was riding his Sur-Ron bike on the Birkenhead to Liverpool carriageway when the collision occurred at around 1:05 pm, around two-thirds of the way through the tunnel.
It was announced that Mr Bell was in critical condition when he was taken to hospital, but died later on Wednesday. Police closed the tunnel for a few hours to conduct enquiries.
In a statement issued through Merseyside Police, his family said: "Korben was the best son, brother, uncle, partner and friend and loved by everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
"He had a way of making everyone laugh, wherever he went, and brought so much happiness and positivity to the people around him no matter what.
"From our beautiful blue-eyed, blond-haired boy, to the gorgeous man he grew into, we will forever be so proud to call you ours.
"Our hearts are completely broken. There are no words to describe the pain of losing you.
"This isn't goodbye, our boy. It's simply until we see you again. Loved by us all, always," the statement concluded.
An investigation into the crash remains ongoing. Detective Sergeant Kurt Timpson from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit said officers are continuing to appeal for anyone who saw the bike in the tunnel or witnessed the collision to come forward.
He said: "I am particularly interested in anyone who saw the bike approaching or entering the tunnel booths at Birkenhead or the drivers of the vehicles travelling westbound towards Birkenhead who may have witnessed the collision. In addition, if anyone has dash cameras fitted to their vehicle, please check if the incident has been captured."
Anyone with information is asked to contact Merseyside Police via @MerPolCC on social media, call the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0151 777 5747, or email SCIU@merseyside.police.uk, quoting reference 26000654914.
