A devastating collision on the A61 Barnsley Road between Wakefield and Barnsley has claimed the lives of six individuals, including two children.

The crash involved a Ford Focus car and a motorcycle, resulting in the deaths of four adults and two children.

West Yorkshire Police Superintendent Alan Travis confirmed the incident, which occurred between Staincross and Newmillerdam at 3.54 pm.

The road closure between Shaw Lane and Warren Lane is expected to remain in place as authorities investigate the tragedy.

Superintendent Travis is offering support to the affected families and is appealing for witnesses, particularly those with dashcam footage, to come forward.

The incident has left a community in mourning, and deepest sympathies go out to the families impacted by this tragic loss.