Public asked to offer help after major crash kills six and leaves 11-year-old girl orphaned
Kya Buller
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The public are being urged to help in the case of an 11-year-old girl who has been orphaned following a car crash that killed her parents and siblings.
Fatalities included Shane Roller, Shannen Morgan, and two of their daughters, Lillie and Rubie, following a collision between the couples' car and a motorbike on the A61 near Wakefield, West Yorkshire, yesterday (21 July).
The two people riding the motorbike, a man and a woman, also lost their lives as a result of the crash.
The 11-year-old surviving child of Shane and Shannen wasn't in the car at the time of the accident.
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Emergency services were called to attend to the scene near the village of Newmillerdam, between Wakefield and Barnsley, around 3.54pm yesterday.
All six people involved in the collision were pronounced dead at the scene.
Police are still making urgent calls for witnesses to the heartbreaking event.
Superintendent Alan Travis of West Yorkshire 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.”
Any witnesses or people with dash cam footage are being asked to contact West Yorkshire Police by calling 101.
The 11-year-old girl who has lost her entire immediate family has had a GoFundMe page set up in order for her to have access to living expenses, counselling, education and future care.
At the time of writing, it has surpassed donations of £70,000.
The fundraiser page reads: “Dear friends, family, and compassionate strangers. We are reaching out to you with heavy hearts and a plea for help. On 21st July 2024, a tragic car accident took the lives of [the girl's] entire family—her loving mum, dad, and two little sisters.
"At just 11 years old, [the girl] has lost her whole world in an instant."
It continues: "[The girl] is a bright and resilient young girl, known for her infectious smile and kind heart. Despite her unimaginable loss, she shows incredible strength every day. She loves football and playing outdoors. [The girl] is also a huge Taylor Swift fan and finds comfort in her music."
It concludes: "From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you for your kindness and support. In times like these, community and compassion can make all the difference. Let's come together to show [the girl] that she is not alone and that there is a world of people ready to support her."
Shane's brother, Callum Roller, also wrote in a public post on social media: "Today we lost two of our nieces my sister in law and my amazing brother in a car accident.
"I’m absolutely heartbroken I’m gonna miss all of you! It’s absolutely broken my heart and it’s absolutely broke both side of families! You all had a heart of gold and gonna miss you all like crazy!
"My heart goes out to Shannen's side of family and mine! We are all in absolute shock."
To donate to the GoFundMe, you can click here.