Ricky, Kirsty and Lindsey Stott died in the crash

Five members of the same family and an 84-year-old Manchester man were killed on Sunday at a notorious accident black spot on the A6 near Plumpton.

Cumbria County Council now says it is to reduce the speed limit from 60mph to 40mph, and make other changes to improve safety.

Police are continuing to investigate the cause of the crash.

Ricky Stott, 19, from Penrith, Cumbria, was driving a Ford Escort when it collided with a Toyota Prius.

His sisters, Kirsty, 17, and Lindsey, eight, his 21-year-old partner Sarah Wigham and their four-month-old baby son, Luca, were also in the Escort.

The Toyota driver, 84-year-old Stanley Critchley from Northenden, Greater Manchester, also died in the crash, while his 79-year-old wife Elizabeth was taken to hospital with critical injuries.

'Terrible' shock

In a statement, Cumbria County Council said: "We have been shocked and saddened by Sunday's tragic accident on the A6 near Plumpton, which is being investigated by the police.

"In the meantime, we are pressing ahead with existing plans to introduce a new 40mph speed limit in the area.

"The scheme will include interactive "slow down" signs, road markings and lighting. Work is due to start early in August."

Tributes have been placed at the scene of the crash.

Betty and Derek Stott, grandparents of Ricky, Kirsty and Lindsey, described the family as "popular and loving".

Jean Wilson-Jowsey, head teacher of North Lakes primary school in Penrith, where eight-year-old Lindsey was a pupil, added: "This awful news has come as a terrible shock to everyone in the school.

"Lindsey was a very friendly, bubbly and cheerful girl who had many friends at the school.

"We've told all the children in their individual classrooms about Lindsey's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family."