Couple who died in A61 crash named locally as Shane Roller and Shannen Morgan
It is believed their two daughters were also among six people killed in Sunday's collision
Last updated 22nd Jul 2024
A couple who died in a crash on the A61 between Wakefield and Barnsley have been named locally as Shane Roller and Shannen Morgan, from Barnsley.
It is believed two of their daughters also died in the collision between a car and a motorbike on Sunday afternoon, as well as a male and female who were riding the bike.
In a post on social media, Mr. Roller's brother Callum said: "I’m absolutely heartbroken I’m gonna miss all of you!
"It’s absolutely broken my heart and it’s absolutely broke both side of families!
"You all had a heart of gold and gonna miss you all like crazy!"
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 news.
"My heartfelt condolences go to the family and friends of those who have tragically lost their lives."
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