British tourist, 27, dies in best pal's arms after scooter crash on his 'first holiday abroad' in Turkey | The Sun
A BRIT has reportedly died in his best pal's arms following a horror scooter crash on his first holiday abroad in Turkey.
Kyle Barrow was travelling from the beachside town Side in the tourist hotpot Antalya region when he smashed into a palm tree.
The 27-year-old Manchester man lost control of the vehicle when he was crossing a busy intersection in the southern Turkish coastal town, local media claimed.
Pals said a lorry was involved in the tragic accident.
Pictures showed the scooter on the ground destroyed next to the tree on Side Suleyman Demirel Boulevard.
Emergency services were called to the scene and the Brit was rushed to a local hospital with serious injuries but later died.
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Cal Junior was on the trip with his best pal Kyle and held him in his arms as he passed away in hospital later that afternoon.
He posted a tribute on Facebook, which read: "It is with the heaviest heart imaginable that I have to tell you that Kyle was in an accident this afternoon and his life has sadly been lost.
"We are in Turkey and I’m doing my best to understand what I need to do next but will update everyone when I can.
"RIP my best friend for life, passed away in my arms… gone too soon… we will meet again one day boo boo… the memories will last forever.
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"I love you."
Tom Carr, another mate, has set up a GoFundMe account to raise money for the "much loved" Brit's family.
The tribute read: "Kyle Barrow, also known as Keezy, was a well known character by everyone that knew him and came into contact with.
"Unfortunately, upon going on holiday for the first time abroad, Kyle had been involved in a tragic accident involving him and a truck.
"Kyle unfortunately lost his life, his family and friends now go into grieving in what is only the beginning of a long painful process, we ask that you keep your chin up in these trying times as he would have wanted everyone to be happy regardless.
"He affected everyones lives in different ways and will be missed by many."
The Sun Online has reached the Foreign Office for comment.
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