Four members of the same family, including two young girls, have been killed in a horror car crash that left an 11-year-old girl orphaned as well as two motorcyclists dead.
Shannen Morgan, her partner Shane Roller, and their daughters Lillie and Rubie died when their Ford Focus was in a collision with a motorbike on a rural West Yorkshire road at around 3.54pm on Sunday afternoon.
The motorcyclist and pillion passenger, a man and a woman, were also confirmed dead at the scene on the A61 between Staincross, Barnsley, and Newmillerdam, Wakefield.
Organisers of a fundraiser set up for Ms Morgan and Mr Roller’s third daughter 11-year-old Poppie, who was not in the car, said she “lost her whole world in an instant” as they paid tribute to her “loving” family.
The GoFundMe page, which had reached more than £40,000 by Monday lunchtime, said: “We are reaching out to you with heavy hearts and a plea for help.
The scene on the A61 in Wakefield, following the collision between a car and a motorcycle on Sunday afternoon (PA Wire)
“On 21st July 2024, a tragic car accident took the lives of Poppie’s entire family — her loving mum, dad, and two little sisters.
“At just 11 years old, Poppie has lost her whole world in an instant.”
“Heartbroken” and shocked family members took to social media to pay tribute to their loved ones who “all had a heart of gold”.
Mr Roller’s brother Callum wrote on Facebook on Sunday: “I’m absolutely heartbroken. I’m go[ing to] miss all of you! It’s absolutely broken my heart and it’s absolutely broke[n] both side[s] of [the] famil[y]! You all had a heart of gold and [I’m going to] miss you all like crazy! My heart goes out to Shannen’s side of [the] family and mine! We are all in absolute shock.”
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Describing the incident as “absolutely tragic”, West Yorkshire Police said emergency services rushed to the scene near the village of Mapplewell after being alerted to the crash at 3.54pm.
The collision scene remained closed while police investigations continued.
Grim photographs from the scene show the badly-damaged carriageway between Staincross, Barnsley, and Newmillerdam, Wakefield.
Superintendent Alan Travis, of Wakefield District Police, said: “This is an absolutely tragic incident which has resulted in the loss of six lives.
“Our thoughts go out to the families of those who have died who we are working with to provide support at this time.”
Anyone with any information has been asked to contact West Yorkshire Police by calling 101.
Security minister Dan Jarvis, who is MP for Barnsley North, said on X: “Devastating new
Anyone with any information has been asked to contact West Yorkshire Police by calling 101.
Security minister Dan Jarvis, who is MP for Barnsley North, said on X: “Devastating news
“My heartfelt condolences go to the family and friends of those who have tragically lost their lives.”
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