Six people including two children and four adults have died in a crash between a car and motorcycle, according to West Yorkshire Police.
The horror crash happened between Wakefield and Barnsley, Yorkshire, on Sunday, and involved a Ford Focus car and motorcycle.
A motorcyclist and pillion passenger, one male and one female, were confirmed dead at the scene after emergency services rushed to the site.
A man, woman and two children, one boy and one girl, who were travelling in the car, were also confirmed dead at the scene.
A road has been closed between Shaw Lane and Warren Lane and is likely to remain closed for some time as police carry out an investigation.
Superintendent Alan Travis of Wakefield District 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.”
Anyone who witnessed the collision or who has dashcam footage who has not already been in contact with police is asked to contact West Yorkshire Police by calling 101 quoting reference 1157 of 21/7.
