A teenage girl was killed and another seriously injured when a minibus carrying nine teenagers crashed with a car on Leeds Road near Tadcaster, North Yorkshire. The collision occurred at approximately 12:28 PM on Monday, December 1, 2025. The minibus was traveling towards Sherburn when it collided with a light-colored Hyundai i10.
The deceased was a passenger in the minibus, which was carrying individuals aged 16 to 18. Despite the efforts of paramedics, she was pronounced dead at the scene. The other seriously injured teenager was taken to the hospital, with injuries not deemed life-threatening. The remaining minibus passengers and the driver sustained minor injuries and received hospital treatment.
The 40-year-old driver of the Hyundai was arrested in connection with the incident. Authorities have closed Toulston Lane to traffic while collision investigators examine the scene. Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage of the crash to come forward.