Tragedy as teenage girl killed and another seriously injured after minibus crash near Leeds
A girl has been killed and another seriously injured after a crash involving a minibus carrying nine teenagers.
North Yorkshire Police is investigating the tragic incident that happened on Toulston Lane, at the junction with Rudgate, at around 12.28pm yesterday (Monday, December 1).
The white Mercedes Sprinter minibus was heading towards Sherburn and the light-coloured Hyundai i10 car entered Toulston Lane from Rudgate.
The girl, who was a passenger in the minibus that was carrying nine passengers aged 16 to 18, tragically died at the scene.
A force spokesperson said: “Another teenage girl was taken to hospital by ambulance with serious injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.
“The driver of the Hyundai, a 40-year-old woman, has been arrested in connection with the investigation.”
The other passengers, and the man driving the minibus, have received treatment at hospital for minor injuries.
Toulston Lane remains closed to traffic as police enquiries continue. Police are appealing for any witnesses or motorists with relevant dashcam footage to come forward as soon as possible.
If you can help, please email the Major Collision Investigation Team at [email protected] or call them on 101, quoting reference number 12250226227. Information can also be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or by making an online report.