A HEARTFELT tribute has been paid to a 'kind and loving' Bradford man who died in a tragic crash on the M1 last week.

Bradford-born Andrew Steer, 52, of Allerton, who his family referred to as the 'Karaoke King', was killed in a three-vehicle crash on the M1 near Nottingham in the early hours of the morning on Thursday, January 20.

Nottingham Police reported he was one of two men who died following a collision between two vans and a lorry.

In a heartfelt tribute, his family said: "Andrew, who would be turning 53 this Monday, was a kind and loving husband and dad and a doting grandad who thought the world of his family.

"He was a popular man who would do anything for anybody even if he didn't really know them.

"He loved to go on family holidays, in particular Great Yarmouth.

"We call him the Karaoke King as he often throws karaoke parties and likes to belt out a tune or two.

"We are part of a very large and close family and this has left a huge hole in everybody's heart.

"He also liked to go fishing and would often like to take his wife with him.

"He has left behind a heartbroken wife Wendy, two daughters Aimee and Grace, a son Jamie, four young grandchildren, two brothers and a sister with a lot more friends and family who are all devastated and miss him every single day.

"He has been a delivery driver for most of his adult life and was the most amazing and careful driver. We just can't fathom how this has happened. He did not deserve this.

"He is the most amazing man who is extremely loved."

His close friend, Nick Whitfield, also paid tribute to Andrew, saying: "He used to work for me. He was my best mate.

"He was a real nice guy who was a hard-working person, loyal, faithful and a good family man. He loved his family to pieces.

"He was a popular man who will be missed by everyone who knew him."

After the crash, Sergeant Steve Waft, of Nottinghamshire Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Two men sadly lost their lives following this tragic incident and their families have been informed.

“Our thoughts are firmly with their families and friends and specially trained officers are working with them and providing support during this extremely difficult time."