A teenage girl has been confirmed dead after a minibus collided with a car in Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, on Monday. The girl was one of nine passengers in the Mercedes Sprinter bus that was involved in a crash shortly before 12.30pm.

Another teenage girl was rushed to hospital with serious, but not life-threatening injuries, while all seven remaining passengers and the man driving the bus were treated for minor injuries. The white minibus was heading on Toulston Lane towards Sherburn when a woman driving a Hyundai i10 entered the road from Rudgate.

The woman in her 40s has since been arrested in connection with the incident as officers continue their investigation.

Posting on Facebook a North Yorkshire Police spokesperson confirmed the news

"North Yorkshire Police is investigating the tragic death of a teenage girl who was a passenger in a minibus that was in a collision with a car at Tadcaster," they said. “The incident happened on Toulston Lane - at the junction with Rudgate - at around 12.28pm on Monday (1 December 2025).”

The road will remain closed as officers continue their investigation. They added: “We 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 MCIT@northyorkshire.police.uk or call them on 101.

“Information can also be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or by making an online report.

“Please quote reference number 12250226227 when providing details."