The tragic incident happened on Bramley Lane near West Bretton at around 8.30pm yesterday (January 24).
A black Seat Ibiza was travelling towards Woolley when it drove off the road and crashed into a tree.
The 18-year-old driver and two 19-year-old passengers were pronounced dead at the scene, while two passengers were rushed to the hospital.
One of the passengers is in critical condition, while the second passenger’s injuries were not deemed to be life-threatening.
Here are 12 pictures as friends and family have placed heartfelt tributes at the scene:
1. The scene of a fatal crash on Bramley Lane between West Bretton and Woolley, Wakefield
The black Seat Ibiza drove off the road and hit a tree on Bramley Lane late on Friday. | James Hardisty for National World
2. The scene of a fatal crash on Bramley Lane between West Bretton and Woolley, Wakefield
Floral tributes and messages left at the scene of the accident. | James Hardisty via National World
3. The scene of a fatal crash on Bramley Lane between West Bretton and Woolley, Wakefield
Two 19-year-old passengers and the 18-year-old driver tragically died at the scene. | James Hardisty for National World
4. The scene of a fatal crash on Bramley Lane between West Bretton and Woolley, Wakefield
A small group of friends attending the scene where the accident took place. | James Hardisty for National World
5. The scene of a fatal crash on Bramley Lane between West Bretton and Woolley, Wakefield
Two passengers were rushed to hospital, where one remains in a critical condition. | James Hardisty for National World
6. The scene of a fatal crash on Bramley Lane between West Bretton and Woolley, Wakefield
Floral tributes and messages have already been left at the scene of the horrific incident. | James Hardisty for National World