Girl left orphaned after parents and both sisters killed in horror UK crash as tributes paid
A man and woman and two young girls were among six people who died in a collision involving a car and a motorbike on a rural UK road on Sunday afternoon. Some of the victims have been named locally.
An 11-year-old girl has been left orphaned after her parents and both sisters died in a horror crash that claimed six lives on a rural UK road yesterday.
Four members of a family-of-five died in the collision involving a car and motorbike on the A61 between Barnsley, South Yorkshire, and Wakefield, West Yorkshire, at 3.54pm on Sunday afternoon. They have been named as mum Shannen Morgan and dad Shane Roller as well as two girls, understood to be their daughters Lillie and Rubie.
The tragedy occurred when the Ford Focus the family were travelling in was involved in a collision with a motorbike. The motorcyclist and pillion passenger, a man and woman, were also confirmed dead at the scene.
Heartbreaking tributes are being paid by the family's loved ones. Callum Roller, Shane's brother, said he was "lost for words" in a devastated post, adding his heart was "ripped into a million pieces", Mirror UK reports.
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He wrote: "Today 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! 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! My heart goes out to Shannen's side of family and mine! We are all in absolute shock!"
One family friend wrote she was "heartbroken", describing their girls as "beautiful little souls". "Life is so cruel," she said.
Friend Beth Rose Brittain described Shannen as "my extra sister", saying "my brain won't accept what's happened". She said: "I just can’t speak. No words. Sleep tight my little Roller family your memory will live on for eternity."
One woman, Chelsea, a close friend of Shannen's, said: "Heaven has gained a beautiful family". She wrote in a public tribute: "There are no words to describe the utter loss this has created for family/ friends and the community around us. I hope your at peace Shannen Morgan and Shane Roller, with your beautiful girls".
Local MP and Security minister Dan Jarvis posted on X: “Devastating news. My heartfelt condolences go to the family and friends of those who have tragically lost their lives.”
West Yorkshire Police were called to the scene on the A61 on Sunday afternoon alongside paramedics, with six people tragically confirmed dead at the scene. A police spokesperson said: "An adult male and female, and two children, both female, who were travelling in the car, were also confirmed dead at the scene. The road has been closed between Shaw Lane and Warren Lane and is likely to remain closed for some time as the investigation continues."
Superintendent Alan Travis of Wakefield District Police added: “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 who witnessed the collision or who has dashcam footage who has not already been in contact with police is asked to contact West Yorkshire Police by calling 101.
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