Couple on bike in collision that killed six named

A motorcycle rider and passenger killed in a crash which additionally claimed the lives of two younger ladies alongside their dad and mom have been named.

Christopher and Janine Barton died when the bike was concerned in a collision with a automotive on the A61 between Wakefield and Barnsley on Sunday, West Yorkshire Police stated.

9-year-old Rubie Morgan-Curler and four-year-old Lillie Morgan-Curler had been additionally killed alongside their mom Shannen Morgan and father Shane Curler.

The household had been all travelling in a Ford Focus when the crash occurred between Staincross and Newmillerdam at about 15:55 BST.

Mr Barton, 56, and Mrs Barton, 48, had lately celebrated their twenty fifth marriage ceremony anniversary.

In a tribute issued by West Yorkshire Police, their son described the couple, who lived in Barnsley, as “a loving, caring mum and pop who all the time put me at the start else”.

The A61 stays closed following the crash, whereas forensic groups look at the scene.

Earlier, the daddy of Mr Curler described his son and Ms Morgan as an “superb” mum and pop.

In a social media put up he stated: “On Sunday we misplaced a part of our household, Shane Curler, Shannen Morgan and two lovely little granddaughters in a horrible automotive accident.

“Shane wasn’t only a son however an incredible father and he had a coronary heart of gold .

“Shannen, our daughter-in-law, was humorous and was additionally an incredible mum and so they thought the world of their little household.”

He added: “They are going to be very a lot missed by everybody that knew them however they’ll all the time be in our hearts and ideas eternally.

“Fly excessive and keep protected collectively.

“Love you greater than phrases can say.”

The couple’s eldest daughter, aged 11, was not with the household, who lived in Barnsley, when the accident occurred.

Greater than £280,000 has been raised for her in lower than 48 hours after a GoFundMe marketing campaign was arrange by household pal Paul Hepple.

Mr Hepple stated the teen had “misplaced her complete world straight away” and the donations would “guarantee she has a secure, loving setting the place she will be able to heal and develop”.

Paul Gorner, from Junior Tykes FC, stated the household had been watching one in every of their daughters play in a match on Saturday, the day earlier than the crash.

Mr Gorner stated the membership can be arranging a match or event to assist elevate cash for the woman.

In a press release, Clare Storr and Kirsty Wordsworth, co-head lecturers of Athersley North Main College, which Rubie and Lillie attended, stated the women had been “a delight to show”.

“The women had been a credit score to their dad and mom, who had been all the time extremely supportive and who may also be significantly missed,” they stated.

West Yorkshire Police has appealed for witnesses or dashcam footage of the collision.