A tragic road collision in North Yorkshire has claimed the life of a teenage girl and left another with serious injuries.
Details of the Tadcaster Collision
The incident occurred on Toulston Lane at its junction with Rudgate in Tadcaster, shortly before 12:30pm on Monday. According to North Yorkshire Police, a minibus carrying nine passengers was involved in a collision with a white Mercedes Sprinter minibus and a Hyundai car.
Emergency services rushed to the scene, but despite their efforts, one teenage girl was pronounced dead. A second girl sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.
Police Investigation and Arrest
A 40-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the crash. Police have launched a full investigation to determine the exact circumstances that led to the fatal collision.
Officers are now urging anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant information to come forward. They are particularly keen to hear from motorists who were in the area at the time and may have captured dashcam footage.
Appeal for Witnesses
North Yorkshire Police have issued a public appeal for assistance. Anyone with information, dashcam, or CCTV footage is asked to contact them immediately, quoting reference number NYP-22012024-0278.
This is a developing story, and further updates are expected as the investigation progresses. Our thoughts are with the families and friends of those affected by this devastating event.
