TORN APART. She has ‘lost her whole world in an instant’ after mum, dad & her two sisters all killed in horror crash
In an unimaginably tragic accident, an 11-year-old girl has found herself thrust into a nightmare beyond comprehension, having lost her entire immediate family in a horrific collision. Shannen Morgan, Shane Roller, and their two youngest children, Lillie and Rubie, perished in the devastating crash that occurred on the A61 near Wakefield, just before 4 p.m. on a fateful Sunday afternoon. This heart-wrenching event has left a community reeling and an innocent child without her parents and siblings.
The accident claimed six lives in total, including the motorcycle rider and a female passenger. The violent impact resulted in the Ford Focus carrying the family bursting into flames, leaving behind a charred wreckage that bore silent witness to the magnitude of the tragedy. The police have confirmed that all four members of the Roller family were pronounced dead at the scene, a grim testament to the severity of the crash.
Friends and family have been left shattered by the loss, expressing their grief and disbelief. Calum, Shane’s brother, expressed his devastation, saying he was “lost for words” and “absolutely heartbroken.” In a heartfelt tribute, he lamented, “I’ll miss all of you! You all had good hearts. My heart is broken into a million pieces!”
The emotional toll on those close to the family is profound. Chelsea Element, a close friend of Shannen, poignantly wrote, “You are and always will be one of my best friends.” She continued, “There are no words to describe how much this hurts our family, friends, and the people in our community.” Her sentiments echoed the collective sorrow felt by everyone who knew the family.
Beth Brittain, Shannen’s cousin, struggled to come to terms with the loss, her words a raw reflection of her grief. “My brain won’t accept what’s happened; my heart hurts,” she said. “Sharonne, you were always like an extra sister to me, not just a cousin. We grew up together. I just can’t talk. No words. Sleep tight, my little Roller family. I will always remember you.”
The community has rallied around the surviving daughter, promising to support her in any way they can. A person organizing a fundraiser to help the girl emphasized the strength she has shown despite the overwhelming loss. “Every day, she shows incredible strength, even though she has lost so much,” the organizer remarked, highlighting the resilience of the young girl in the face of unimaginable adversity.
The shockwaves of the accident have reached far beyond the immediate circle of family and friends. Dan Jarvis, MP for Barnsley North and security minister, expressed his condolences on social media, describing the news as “devastating.” He conveyed his deep sorrow for the loss, stating, “My thoughts are with their families and friends.”
Superintendent Alan Travis of the Wakefield District Police also commented on the tragedy, acknowledging the profound impact of the event. “This is an absolutely tragic event that has claimed the lives of six people,” he said. “Our thoughts go out to the families of those who have died, and we are working with them to provide support at this time.”
As the community grapples with the enormity of the loss, the focus remains on providing care and support for the surviving child. The outpouring of love and solidarity serves as a testament to the strength of the human spirit in the face of tragedy. While no amount of comfort can fully heal the wounds left by such a devastating loss, the collective efforts to support the young girl offer a glimmer of hope in an otherwise dark time.