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A horrific crash on a major A road claimed the lives of two children and four adults today.

The horror crash on the A61 between Wakefield and Barnsley was a catastrophic incident involving a devastating full head-on crash involving a Ford Focus and a motorbike this afternoon. The carnage was witnessed at the site between Staincross, Barnsley and Newmillerdam, Wakefield, with initial reports arriving at around 3.54pm, West Yorkshire Police confirmed.

Four passengers in the car died – a man, a woman and two children, a boy and a girl. Tragically, the pair on board the motorcycle, another man and a woman, also died in the horrific collision.

Following the crash, West Yorkshire Police issued a somber statement, detailing: “Six people, including four adults and two children, have died in a collision between Wakefield and Barnsley this afternoon (21/7 )”.

The force further clarified: “The collision, which involved two vehicles, took place on the A61 Barnsley Road between Staincross, Barnsley and Newmillerdam, Wakefield.”

They said the first calls they received about the horrific incident involving a Ford Focus and a motorcycle were made at 3.54pm.

In a tragic statement, they noted: “A motorcyclist and a passenger, a male and a female, were confirmed dead at the scene. An adult man and woman and two children, a man and a woman, who were traveling in the car. , were also confirmed dead at the scene.”

Adding to the seriousness of the situation, Superintendent Alan Travis, of Wakefield District Police, commented: “This is an absolutely tragic incident which has resulted in the loss of six lives.”

In a heartbreaking incident, Superintendent Alan Travis of Wakefield District Police confirmed the loss of six lives: “This is an absolutely tragic incident which has resulted in the loss of six lives.”

He offered his condolences, saying: “Our thoughts go out to the families of those who have died who we are working with to provide support at this time.”

The affected road between Shaw Lane and Warren Lane remains closed as police deal with the aftermath.

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue attended the scene. The service said on Sunday afternoon: “We are currently attending a road traffic collision on Wakefield Road, Barnsley. Please avoid the area and take note of the closures below.”

The A61 is a main road that runs from Thirsk, North Yorkshire in the north and Derby in the south. This particular stretch of road is a rural link between West Yorkshire and South Yorkshire.

Anyone with information has been asked to contact West Yorkshire Police by calling 101.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage who has not already been in contact with police is asked to contact West Yorkshire Police by calling 101 or online at https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/ LiveChat, citing reference 1157 of 7/21.