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Teenage girl dies in minibus crash near school

Teenage girl dies in minibus crash near school

Summary

A teenage girl died, and another was seriously hurt in a crash involving a minibus and a car in North Yorkshire, near Tadcaster Grammar School. A 40-year-old woman, who was driving the car, was arrested. The school will be closed, and police are investigating the incident.

Key Facts

  • The crash happened near Tadcaster Grammar School in North Yorkshire.
  • A teenage girl died, and another was seriously injured in the accident.
  • The crash involved a white Mercedes Sprinter minibus and a Hyundai i10.
  • The minibus had nine passengers and a driver, with passengers aged 16 to 18.
  • The driver of the Hyundai, a 40-year-old woman, has been arrested.
  • Other passengers and the minibus driver received minor injuries and hospital treatment.
  • Police closed Toulston Lane while they continue their investigation.
  • Tadcaster Grammar School will be closed to students for safety reasons.

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