Tears and tributes to hen party bus crash victim, 18
The trainee nurse, of South Elmsall, near Pontefract, was killed and 12 women were seriously injured in the tragic incident near junction 32 of the M62 on April 26.
A total of 21 women were on the bus which had been travelling from South Elmsall to a hen party in Liverpool when it was in collision with a lorry.
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Hide AdBride-to-be Stefanie Firth, who was on crutches and wearing a neck brace, was in tears as she was consoled by her fiancé Gary Leafe at the service at St Joseph’s Church, Moothorpe, South Elmsall, which was followed by a private cremation.
Their wedding, which was due to be two weeks after the ill- fated hen party, has been postponed.
Bethany’s sister Amy, 25, was one of six mourners in wheelchairs and her mother Diane, 49, was one of four using crutches.
Her brother, Ryan Jones, was one of the pallbearers. He also read a tribute from their 51-year-old father Paul, his voice breaking with emotion as he spoke: “My little girl, where do I begin?
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Hide Ad“Not just beautiful on the outside, but also stunning on the inside. Kind honest, caring and funny, Bethany could light up any room with her amazing smile and warmth.
“A true diamond and a friend. Forever in my heart, love Dad.”