Newlywed dad, 34, dead and his bride, 33, fighting for life following horror crash just weeks after they tied the knot
A NEWLYWED dad has died and his bride is fighting for life following a horror crash just weeks after they tied the knot.
Popular postie Alex Firth, 34, died at the scene after their Vauxhall Astra was crushed in a pile-up involving an HGV in Barnsley, South Yorkshire.
His newlywed wife Kirsty, 33, was airlifted to hospital following the horror crash - along with his injured 10-year-old son.
The couple were only married in February.
Postie Alex posted wedding snaps of the couple as they celebrated tying the knot.
The tragedy unfolded in Barnsley on Sunday afternoon as the couple prepared to go on their honeymoon, friends said.
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Alex's best man Christopher Moscrop said: "I'm so glad Alex that I was your best friend, godfather to your son, and best man at your wedding.
"I cannot describe how I feel my life will be empty without you.
"I'll try and do what I can for your son and I hope all the best for Kirsty and help her if I can. See you around Alex - life will not be the same."
The young boy, who is also in hospital following the crash, is the son of Alex’s first marriage.
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The 10-year-old's granddad Stuart Popple posted on social media: "Such sad news and a tragic waste of a precious life.
"Alex - you were a No1 dad to my oldest grandson, who loved you to bits, still does, and always will. I can’t thank you enough for such a special gift.
"I promise you this, I could never replace you, but I will do my very best to help bring your son up properly, experiencing love and happiness, as you have done this far.
"I will be forever there for him and will do my best to answer all his questions and help your memory to live on.
"My condolences to Alex’s family and friends. Kirsty, I wish you a speedy and full recovery. Lots of love."
Alex’s colleagues at Seacroft Post Office in Leeds were also devastated.
Fellow postie Kelly Steele wrote on social media: "Every time I saw you at work you were always wearing a smile. Such a good lad. Thinking of your family and friends."
Friend Stephanie Brown said in her tribute: “My heart has been breaking since I found out.
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"Alex was the nicest man I met, with not a bad bone in his body. Kirsty is also amazing, and I hope you pull through.
"My thoughts are with all your family. I’m absolutely heartbroken for you."
Cops are appealing for witnesses following the fatal crash.
A police spokesperson said: "On Sunday April 3, at around 1:30pm, officers responded to a collision involving a Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) and a number of other vehicles.
"The driver of a Vauxhall Astra involved in the collision, a man in his thirties, suffered serious injuries and was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. His family are being supported by specially trained officers.
"The front passenger in the Vauxhall Astra, a woman in her thirties, was conveyed to hospital via ambulance with serious injuries and remains in a critical condition.
"The rear seat passenger, a 10-year-old boy, was also conveyed to hospital with serious injuries, and is now in a stable condition.
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"It is believed that a red Mini, a white Mercedes and a black Kia were also involved in the collision, alongside the HGV.
"None of the occupants of these vehicles received serious injuries during the collision."
