Girl killed in crash involving minibus carrying nine teenagers near school in Tadcaster

One girl died and another was seriously injured in the accident involving a minibus carrying nine young people.

North Yorkshire Police said it was investigating a collision involving a white Mercedes Sprinter van and a Hyundai i10 car on Toulston Lane in Tadcaster at around 12.30pm on Monday.

Police said the girl who died at the scene was a passenger in the minibus carrying nine young people aged between 16 and 18.

Another young girl, who was seriously injured, was taken to the hospital because her condition was not considered life-threatening.

Other passengers and the man driving the van suffered minor injuries, police said.

The accident occurred near Tadcaster Grammar School. According to BBC, The school sent a message to parents saying the site would be closed on Tuesday because it would “not be safe for students.”

Police added that the 40-year-old female driver of the Hyundai was arrested in connection with the investigation.

Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage to be summoned.