A 16-year-old girl has died after the minibus she was travelling in collided with a car in North Yorkshire. The crash occurred just before 12:30pm on Toulston Lane in Tadcaster, near Tadcaster Grammar School.
The minibus was carrying the girl and eight other passengers aged 16 to 18 when it collided with a Hyundai i10. Police confirmed the girl died at the scene. Another teenage girl was taken to hospital with serious injuries, though these are not believed to be life-threatening.
The driver of the minibus and the remaining passengers suffered minor injuries. Officers have arrested the driver of the car, a 40-year-old woman, in connection with the investigation.
Police have appealed for witnesses or motorists with dashcam footage to come forward. Toulston Lane remains closed as inquiries continue. A police statement said: 'We are not in a position to identify the girl at this time. We are continuing to support her family.'
Tadcaster Grammar School sent a message to parents warning it will be closed on Tuesday, as the site 'will not be safe for students'.
