A61: The road reopens after an accident that killed six people

A stretch of road where six people, including two children, died in an accident has reopened after being closed for nearly five days.

Nine-year-old Rubie Morgan-Roller and four-year-old Lillie Morgan-Roller died alongside their mother Shannen Morgan and father Shane Roller when their car collided with a motorbike on Sunday on the A61 between Barnsley and Wakefield.

Christopher and Janine Barton, who were both traveling on the motorcycle, also died in the crash. The road was closed to allow work to be carried out to investigate the collision.

A man who was arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving has been released on bail.

West Yorkshire Police have since been investigating the crash, with the road closed in both directions.

As part of the investigation, officers have appealed for anyone who saw a gray Porsche 911 being driven in the area around the time of the collision to come forward.

Flowers and tributes left near the scene spoke of how those who died would be missed, while other messages read “fly high” and stuffed toys with the girls’ names were placed next to candles and balloons.

Mr Roller and Ms Morgan, from Barnsley, had another daughter, aged 11, who was not with them at the time of the accident.

Almost £400,000 has been raised for her after a GoFundMe campaign was set up by family friend Paul Hepple.