A girl died after a minibus and a car crashed near Tadcaster Grammar School today (Monday).
The minibus was carrying nine passengers aged 16 to 18.
A teenage girl died at the scene. Another teenage girl was taken to hospital by ambulance with serious injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.
Video: BBC / LDRS
The other passengers, and the man driving the minibus, have received treatment at hospital for minor injuries.
The incident happened on Toulston Lane in Tadcaster, at the junction with Rudgate, at around 12.28pm.
The white Mercedes Sprinter minibus was heading towards Sherburn and a light-coloured Hyundai i10 car entered Toulston Lane from Rudgate.
Two Yorkshire Air Ambulances went to the incident, landing in a nearby field.
The driver of the Hyundai, a 40-year-old woman, has been arrested in connection with the investigation.
Police are still at the scene. The minibus is hidden behind tarpaulin.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Toulston Lane remains closed to traffic as police enquiries continue.
Photograph: BBC / LDRS
“We are appealing for any witnesses or motorists with relevant dashcam footage to come forward as soon as possible.”
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The police said they are not in a position to identify the girl at this time. “We are continuing to support her family and further updates will be issued when appropriate to do so.
“We urge everyone to respect the family’s wish to grieve in private.”
Tadcaster Grammar School is to remain closed to students tomorrow.
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