Girl, 11 years old, was orphaned after an accident that killed six people

An 11-year-old girl has been left an orphan following a horrific accident that killed four members of her family, as well as a motorcyclist and a passenger.

Shane Roller, his partner Shannen Morgan and two of their daughters, Lillie and Rubie, died on the A61 near Wakefield, West Yorkshire, when the Ford Focus collided with the motorbike at around 3.54pm on Sunday.

A Gofundme page set up for their 11-year-old daughter, who was not in the car, had reached more than £45,000 by Monday afternoon.

The fundraising page said: “We come to you with heavy hearts and a plea for help.

“On July 21, 2024, a tragic car accident took the lives of (the girl’s) entire family – her loving mother, father and two younger sisters.

“At just 11 years old, (she) lost her whole world in an instant.”

Mr Roller’s brother Callum wrote on Facebook on Sunday: ‘I’m heartbroken, I’m going to miss you all!

“It absolutely broke my heart and it absolutely broke both sides of my families!

“You all have a heart of gold and you will be missed madly!

“My heart goes out to Shannen’s family and mine! We are all in absolute shock.”

The motorcycle rider and passenger, a man and a woman, were also killed.

The scene of the collision remained closed while police investigations continued.

Grim photographs from the scene showed the badly damaged carriageway between Staincross, Barnsley and Newmillerdam, Wakefield.

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.”

Speaking to reporters, he said the road would remain closed for some time.

He thanked the police, fire and ambulance crews who worked at the scene, saying: “This was obviously an extremely tragic incident.”

Witnesses or people with dash cam footage are asked to contact West Yorkshire Police by calling 101.

Security Minister Dan Jarvis, who is MP for Barnsley North, said on X, formerly Twitter: “Devastating news.

“Sincere condolences to the family and friends of those who have tragically lost their lives.”