Pictured: Boy, seven, who is still fighting for his life after fiery M6 smash that killed five people including his mother, her partner and two children

By Frankie Elliott For Mailonline[1]

Published: 19:44, 21 October 2024 | Updated: 20:12, 21 October 2024

A seven-year-old boy is still fighting for his life after being involved in a horror motorway crash that killed five people – including his own mother.

Youngster Arran Martin is currently in a coma with his father waiting by his bedside ‘day and night’ after being involved in the collision in Cumbria last Tuesday[2].

Arran’s mother Jade McEnroe, 33, her partner Jaroslaw Rossa, 42, and his two boys aged seven and 15, were killed in the head-on crash between a Skoda and a Toyota just past Tebay services.

The tragedy also claimed the life of a 40-year-old man from Cambridgeshire who was driving the Skoda which was travelling south on the northbound carriageway.

Arran is currently receiving treatment at the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle and an online fundraiser has been set up to support his father as he travels between Scotland and England whilst his son is being cared for.

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 Tuesday.

Smoke could be seen billowing from vehicles in the aftermath of the smash

Arran’s mother Jade McEnroe, 33, was one of five people to have been killed in the motorway crash

A statement on the GoFundMe page, which has so far raised GBP3,920, reads: ‘This fund is specifically for Arran, who by miracle, is the only survivor of this crash and to help his dad out during this time.

‘As Arran bravely fights through his recovery, we want to ensure his dad can remain by his side every day without the added worry of financial pressures.

‘People that know Arran know of his love for horror. He loves to scare people with his Chucky doll and horror stories but at the same time he likes to bring Woody and Buzz to his cold water dips just in case any of the adults get into some trouble in the water and he can help save the day with them.

‘As of today, Arran remains in a coma although he is doing better. It is early days but we know that this accident will be life-changing for him and Andy and every penny raised along with your thoughts and prayers are met with gratitude.

Thank you for your kindness, generosity, and support at this time.’

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.

Arran had been travelling with the family and was airlifted from the wreckage by air ambulance.

Another GoFundMe page was set up by Shelly Keith to help support their grieving family titled: ‘The young family who lost their lives in the tragic M6 Crash.’

The page has since surpassed its GBP5,000 target raising over GBP8,240 to help their heartbroken family during this difficult time.

Shelly Keith, a friend of the family, confessed she was ‘overwhelmed by the generosity’ of people.

Ms Keith said she would not comment any further on the tragedy ‘out of respect’ to Ms McEnroe’s family.

Jade McEnroe and Jaroslaw Rossa from Glasgow died alongside two young boys in the crash

Police say the crash involved a Skoda travelling southbound on the northbound carriageway

An air ambulance was sent to the scene of the crash on the M6

Traffic cameras showed vehicles being directed off the motorway following the incident

It called for everyone to ‘offer any financial support’ which may ‘help ease some of the burden’.

Another 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.

Jade McEnroe (pictured) had tributes to her shared on Facebook, including comments such as ‘God has sure got an angel with him’

Friends have taken to social media to express their sadness following Tuesday’s tragedy

‘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 https://orlo.uk/IzuxI, quoting incident number 146 of October 15 2024.

‘You can also phone on 101.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.”

References

1. ^ Frankie Elliott For Mailonline (www.dailymail.co.uk)
2. ^ after being involved in the collision in Cumbria last Tuesday (www.dailymail.co.uk)