The two-vehicle collision occurred on the A61 Barnsley Road between Wakefield’s Newmillerdam and Barnsley’s Staincross.
This is all the information we currently have on the occurrence.
According to West Yorkshire Police, a male and a female biker and their pillion passenger were pronounced deceased at the scene.
Two youngsters, one male and one female, who were riding in the automobile with the adult man and female were also confirmed deceased at the site.
What statements have the police made?
“This is an incredibly tragic incident that has claimed six lives,” Wakefield District Police Superintendent Alan Travis stated.
Our thoughts go out to the families of those who have died who we are working with to provide support at this time.
