Parents and two daughters among victims of crash that killed six near Barnsley

A couple and two of their three daughters died in a crash which also killed two others.

Shane Roller, 33, Shannen Morgan, 30, and their daughters Rubie Morgan-Roller, nine, and four-year-old Lillie Morgan-Roller died at the scene of the collision, on the A61 between Barnsley and Wakefield, on Sunday.

The family were in a Ford Focus car which was involved in a collision with a motorcycle at around 4pm.

A third daughter, aged 11, was not involved.

A man and a woman who were riding the motorbike also died in the incident. They have yet to be named.

Speaking at a press conference on Monday afternoon, Supt Alan Travis, of Wakefield District Police, said: "My heart goes out to the family and loved ones who have lost people in this incident. This is a truly horrendous situation which we are currently in the early stages of investigating."

He said specialist officers were supporting the families of those involved. The road between Warren Lane and Shaw Lane will remain close for some time.

Supt Travis added: "This has also obviously been an extremely tragic incident for the officers and emergency services that attended the scene and I would like to pass on my thanks to officers from West Yorkshire, and also South Yorkshire, who supported us, as well as West and South Yorkshire fire and rescue services and Yorkshire Ambulance Service."

Mr Roller's brother, Callum, wrote on Facebook that he was "lost for words".

He said: "We lost two of our nieces my sister in law and my amazing brother in a car accident... I’m absolutely heartbroken, I’m gonna miss all of you!"

He added: "You all had a heart of gold and gonna miss you all like crazy!"

Other tributes have been paid on social media, as investigations continued at the scene on Monday.

Writing on Facebook, Chelsea Love said she was "absolutely devastated for this beautiful family".

"Life is so cruel," she added.

Chelsea Element said of Ms Morgan: "You are and always will be one of my closest friends.

"There are no words to describe the utter loss this has created for family/friends and the community around us."

Laney Daye wrote: "Life can be so cruel at times, absolutely devastated to hear about Shannen Morgan and her beautiful family.

"Sending love and strength to my family at this difficult time. Words can’t describe how you must be feeling."

An online fundraiser for the surviving daughter raised more than £40,000 in less than 24 hours.

Organiser Paul Hepple said the money raised would go towards living expenses, education, counselling and support.

He described the girl as "bright and resilient" and "known for her infectious smile and kind heart".

He added: "Despite her unimaginable loss, she shows incredible strength every day."

Thanking those who had donated, he added: "We are truly overwhelmed and incredibly grateful for your remarkable generosity... Your support is making a significant difference in her life, providing her with the stability and care she needs during this unimaginably difficult time."

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