Six dead in crash between car and motorbike near Wakefield and Barnsley

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

The collision between a Ford Focus and motorbike happened on the A61 between Staincross, Barnsley and Newmillerdam, Wakefield.

Emergency services received reports of the incident at 3.54pm, West Yorkshire Police said.

A man, a woman and two girls traveling in the car were pronounced dead at the scene.

Another man and a woman, who were the motorcyclist and the passenger behind the wheel, also died in the accident.

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

Superintendent Alan Travis, of Wakefield 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.”