Heartbroken families pay tribute to mother and father killed alongside two boys in horror M6 crash that left third child fighting for his life
The families of four people who died in a fatal car crash on the M6 have paid tribute to their lives.
Jaroslaw Rossa, 42, and his two of his sons, Filip Rossa, 15, and Dominic Rossa, seven, were killed when their Toyota was involved in a crash on the M6 near Tebay services in Cumbria.
Mother Jade McEnroe, 33, who was a passenger in the vehicle, also died. Her son Arran Martin, seven, is currently in a coma fighting for his life at the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle.
In tribute to their daughter, Jade’s parents said: ‘Our beloved daughter Jade, you are so loved, and we will miss you every day. You are a very much-loved mummy to Arran.’
Filip and Dominic’s mother Kamila said she was ‘heartbroken’ by the loss of her two ‘beloved angels’, who she described as ‘extremely caring’ and ‘full of love’.
Jaroslaw Rossa, 42, and his two of his sons, Filip Rossa, 15, and Dominic Rossa, seven, were killed when their Toyota was involved in a crash on the M6 last Tuesday
Filip and Dominic’s mother Kamila said she was ‘heartbroken’ by the loss of her two ‘beloved angels’ (pictured together)
Mother Jade McEnroe, 33, who was a passenger in the vehicle, also died. Her son Arran Martin (pictured), seven, is currently in a coma fighting for his life
In tribute to her sons, Kamila said: ‘We are heartbroken at the passing of our beloved angels – Filip and Dominic.
‘Filip was very intelligent, sensitive and full of love. We will never forget his smile, open arms, and the words “tuli, tuli” (hugs, hugs).
‘He was fascinated by computer games but also incredibly good at chess. He loved chemistry and dreamed of studying at the University of Glasgow.
‘Dominic was always smiling, very resolute and sociable. He was extremely caring, always thinking of others first, and the first to help if someone was in trouble.
‘Always surrounded by a group of friends of all ages. He loved dinosaurs and Pokémon, but most of all he loved penguins and dreamed of adopting one.
‘Our lives will never be the same again.’
Arran’s father also added: ‘I would like to thank everyone for their kind messages, to the emergency services and the members of the public that assisted at the scene.’
Youngster Arran Martin (pictured) is currently in a coma with his father waiting by his bedside ‘day and night’ after being involved in the collision in Cumbria last week
Arran’s mother Jade McEnroe, 33, was one of five people to have been killed in the motorway crash
Jade is pictured with Jaroslaw Rossa from Glasgow who also died in the crash
Ms McEnroe and her family had been making their way back to Glasgow after a getaway in Legoland, when the horror fireball smash occurred on the M6 at around 4pm on October 15.
Arran had been travelling with the family and was airlifted from the wreckage by air ambulance.
A friend of the family said they were ‘heartbroken’ and that everyone who knew the family had been ‘floored’ by the news.
They said: ‘Our thoughts are with her son and everyone else in the family.’
Another friend Margaret Snodgrass knew Jade through her daughter Nicola, who died in a car crash 18 years ago.
The 54-year-old described her as a ‘good mother’ and a ‘lovely girl’ adding: ‘What can you say? It’s just heartbreaking, just unbelievable.
‘It is devastating, and I know how it feels. My thoughts are with them all.’
Ms Snodgrass also shared a photograph of family members said to be involved in the tragedy as she wrote: ‘Heartbreaking such a lovely girl just pray for Arran and thoughts to all at this sad time x.’
She added: ‘Still can’t believe it. I’ve known the family for about 20 years or more used to be pals with my Nicola such a lovely family so sad.’
Tributes from friends have poured in on social media, with one woman named Claire Watt writing: ‘Words are absolutely failing me at this moment.
‘Jade McEnroe I cannot get what has happened out my mind. Absolutely devastating my heart goes out to both families,’ she continued.
Police say the crash involved a Skoda travelling southbound on the northbound carriageway
Smoke could be seen billowing from vehicles in the aftermath of the smash
‘A beautiful soul taken far too soon you will be truly missed more than you’ll ever know!’
Nicola Thompson, who grew up next to Jade and her parents said: ‘[We] have loads of lovely memories together.
‘Life is so cruel, I’m praying for [the child] who is the most sweetest little boy with his whole life ahead of him. Rest in Peace Jade McEnroe and your beautiful family.’
Cumbria Police have confirmed that investigations into the incident are continuing and have issued an appeal for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
A spokesperson for Cumbria Police stated: ‘We are appealing for witnesses to the fatal collision. Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at quoting incident number 146 of October 15 2024.
‘You can also phone on 101. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.’
