A teenage girl has tragically died following a serious collision between a minibus and a car in North Yorkshire. The fatal crash occurred close to Tadcaster Grammar School, sending shockwaves through the local community.
Details of the Fatal Collision
The incident took place at approximately 12:30pm at a junction on Toulston Lane in Tadcaster. According to police reports, a minibus carrying nine passengers, all aged between 16 and 18, collided with a Hyundai i10. The young girl was pronounced dead at the scene.
Another teenage girl, who was also a passenger on the minibus, sustained serious injuries and was transported to hospital. Authorities have stated her condition is not believed to be life-threatening. The remaining passengers, including the male minibus driver, suffered minor injuries.
Police Investigation and Arrest
North Yorkshire Police have confirmed they have arrested the driver of the car, a 40-year-old woman, in connection with the crash. The force has launched a full investigation into the circumstances that led to the tragedy.
Officers are urgently appealing for witnesses or any motorists with dashcam footage of the incident or the moments leading up to it to come forward. Toulston Lane remains closed to traffic while emergency services and collision investigators continue their work at the site.
Community in Mourning and School Closure
In a heartfelt statement, police said they are not yet in a position to publicly identify the girl who died. They emphasised their focus is on supporting her grieving family and asked for their privacy to be respected. "We urge everyone to respect the family’s wish to grieve in private," the statement read.
The impact of the crash has extended directly to the local school community. Tadcaster Grammar School has informed parents that it will be closed on Tuesday. The BBC reported the school's message, which cited that the site "will not be safe for students" in the aftermath of the collision, necessitating the closure.
