THE two men killed in the Great Coates tragedy have been officially named as Paul Hodge and David Williams.
They were killed when a train collided with the car they were travelling in on the level crossing on Tuesday night.
Paul, 47, of Grimsby's Nunsthorpe Estate, was the driver of the Volvo V40 and pronounced dead at the scene.
His passenger David, 40, of Cleethorpes, died on the way to hospital.
He was a transport driver at South Killingholme, and described by his family as a "loving father, grandfather, son and brother and will be dearly missed by everyone who knew and loved him."
David had moved to the area last January from Blackpool, and worked on Immingham Docks.
Fiance Carolyn Woodward,described him as'her rock'.
She said: "I am so devastated at the loss of my most gorgeous partner Dave. He was my rock, my best friend, the most caring man I have ever known. He loved family life and was devoted to the grandchildren.
"He was a very friendly person, everyone loved Dave .We thought we would have a lot more years together."
Senior Investigating Officer Detective Inspector Mick Jackson, of BTP, said: "Our thoughts are very much with Paul and David's families at this extremely sad and difficult time.
"We continue to keep an open mind and investigations are continuing to establish the full circumstances surrounding this incident, and the Rail Accident Investigation Branch has been informed.
Meanwhile, further tributes have been paid to much-loved grandfather Paul.
The former serviceman was well-respected on the Nunsthorpe estate where he lived for the past 20 years.
Neighbours spoke of their deep shock and sadness at the loss of a "hard-working, kind neighbour and devoted family man" who leaves behind three sons and grandchildren.
His ex-wife Pat Hodge left a message on social network site Facebook describing their loss, stating: "On behalf of our children and the rest of his family we would like to thank you all for your kind words of sympathy and condolence messages you have sent regarding the tragic and sudden loss of Paul.
"We would also ask for privacy as we try to come to terms with the tragic news."
Neighbour and friend Karen Batson, 53, said: "He was a fantastic dad. Everyone is in shock. It is terrible what has happened.
"He was such a nice bloke. We used to sit out in the summer and have a laugh all together. We just can't take it in that he has gone."
She added: "We will always picture him tinkering with cars outside his home or with engines around his home."
Another neighbour said: "It is a terrible tragedy. He was a family man. He was a good bloke. Everyone liked him. We can't believe what has happened.
"We regularly spoke when he was out walking his dog."
Meanwhile, investigations into the tragedy continue today.
BTP have said that initial inquiries suggest the barriers at the automated half-barrier crossing were in proper working order, although full investigations are underway.
It is not known at this stage how the car ended up on the track.
The train, travelling at 60mph, is thought to have collided with the car, pushing it into the barrier.
Five passengers on board the train, the driver and a conductor were unhurt.
Rail services were immediately cancelled but resumed yesterday as rail investigation officers scoured the scene.
Phil Verster, route managing director for Network Rail, said: "Our thoughts and condolences are with the family and friends of those involved in this tragedy.
"Full and thorough investigations are underway, both by Network Rail and the Rail Accident Investigation Branch.
"We will leave no stone unturned to try to understand what happened. It would be wrong of us to pre-judge the investigations by offering any further comment at this time."
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