Two children and four adults die in crash on A61 in West Yorkshire

Six people, including two children, have died in a collision between a car and a motorbike in West Yorkshire.

The collision happened on the A61 Barnsley Road between Staincross, Barnsley and Newmillerdam, Wakefield, police said.

“Emergency services received reports of the incident, which involved a Ford Focus car and a motorcycle, at 3.54pm.

“A motorcyclist and pillion passenger, one male and one female, were confirmed dead at the scene.

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“An adult male and female, and two children, one male and one female, who were travelling in the car, were also confirmed dead at the scene.”

The road was closed between Shaw Lane and Warren Lane and is likely to remain shut for some time, police said.

Supt 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 should contact West Yorkshire police by calling 101.