The family of a Nottingham woman who died in an M1 crash on Christmas Eve have issued a touching tribute.
Aliesha James, who was 27, died from her injuries after a crash on the M1 northbound at around 11.15pm.
Miss James was a dancer who had performed at the Moulin Rouge in Paris. Her family described her as a "wonderful and kind" woman with a "sweet nature and loving soul".
The crash, which involved a number of vehicles, happened just before Junction 12 in Bedfordshire.
In a statement, Miss James's family said: "Aliesha was a daughter, sister, niece and friend and she is well loved by everyone who met her.
“She was wonderful and kind, and she truly touched so many with her sweet nature and loving soul.
“Her passion was dancing and she trained at Laine Theatre Arts. Her passion took her all over the world, seeing her perform in the Moulin Rouge and in various fashion shows.
“She was someone everyone wanted to be around, and everyone loved spending time with her. She will be deeply missed by all.
“Heaven has gained someone who was already an angel.”
One other person suffered minor injuries in the crash and a section of the motorway was closed until Christmas Day morning.
A Bedfordshire Police spokesman added: "Detectives continue to appeal for information in relation to the collision, and are particularly keen to hear from drivers with dashcams who were in the area at the time.
"Anyone with any information is asked to call 101 or visit our online reporting centre, quoting Operation Granborough."
