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Six people, including two children, killed in crash between Wakefield and Barnsley

Two children and two adults travelling in a car were confirmed dead alongside a motorcyclist and pillion passenger.

Police officers at the scene on the A61 in Wakefield.
Pic: PA
Image: Pic: PA
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Six people - four adults and two children - have died in a crash between Wakefield and Barnsley.

The collision, which involved a car and a motorbike, happened on the A61 Barnsley Road on Sunday afternoon.

A motorcyclist and pillion passenger, one man and one woman, were confirmed dead at the scene.

Six people - four adults and two children - have died in a crash between Wakefield and Barnsley. Pic: YappApp
Image: The crash happened on the A61 Barnsley Road. Pic: YappApp
The crash involved a Ford Focus car and a motorbike. Pic: YappApp
Image: The crash involved a Ford Focus car and a motorbike. Pic: YappApp

A man, woman and two girls, who were travelling in the car, were also confirmed dead at the scene.

Emergency services received reports of the crash which involved a Ford Focus car and a motorbike just before 4pm on Sunday.

Police officers at the scene on the A61 in Wakefield.
Pic: PA
Image: Pic: PA

The road has been closed between Shaw Lane and Warren Lane and is likely to remain closed for some time as the investigation continues, West Yorkshire Police said.

The collision, which involved a car and a motorbike, happened on Sunday afternoon. Pic: YappApp
Image: Emergency services received calls about the collision just before 4pm on Sunday. Pic: YappApp

Superintendent Alan Travis of Wakefield District Police said: "This is an absolutely tragic incident which has resulted in the loss of six lives.

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"Our thoughts go out to the families of those who have died who we are working with to provide support at this time."

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West Yorkshire Police have appealed for anyone who saw the crash to get in contact.