AN inquest has been opened into the death of an “adoring” mother-of-two who lost her life after a collision between a car and a van.

Healthcare worker Nicola Frost, 40, died following a collision involving her Suzuki Ignis and a Mercedes Sprinter van near Ramsey.

An inquest into the crash, which took place at around 6.45am on Saturday, December 11, opened at Essex Coroner’s Court, in Chelmsford, on Thursday.

In a statement, her heartbroken family paid tribute to a “devoted wife and adoring mum”.

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They said: “On the morning of December 11, our darling Nicola was tragically taken from us in a collision on the A120 whilst on her way to work.

“She was a devoted wife to Michael, and a loving, adoring mum to her beloved Richard and Rhianna. Nicola was always there whenever anyone needed her and was a loyal and supportive friend to many.

“Nicola was passionate about her work as a healthcare assistant and to those that she lovingly cared for.”

A 37 year-old man, from Cambridgeshire, arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving while unfit through drink or drugs after the collision has been released under investigation.