Police tonight named the girl who died in the minibus crash in Tadcaster as Eleanor Hague, aged 16.
Known as Ellie, she died when a minibus carrying nine students collided with a car on Toulston Lane, near Tadcaster Grammar School.
She was a pupil at the school and lived in Sherburn in Elmet
Her family, who are being supported by specially trained police officers, have provided these photographs of Ellie.
Ellie was a passenger in a white Mercedes Sprinter minibus that was in a collision with a light-coloured Hyundai i10 car on Toulston Lane – at the junction with Rudgate – at around 12.28pm on Monday.
The minibus was heading towards Sherburn and the car entered Toulston Lane from Rudgate.
The minibus was carrying nine passengers aged 16 to 18 – both from Tadcaster Grammar School and Sherburn High School who have a shared sixth form.
Despite the efforts of the emergency services, Ellie tragically died at the scene.
Another teenage girl was taken to hospital by ambulance with serious injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.
The other passengers, and the man driving the minibus, have received treatment at hospital for minor injuries.
Crash location
The driver of the Hyundai, a 40-year-old woman from Leeds, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
Following questioning, she has been released on conditional bail.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Toulston Lane has now reopened after being closed overnight and during Tuesday.
“We are continuing to appeal for any witnesses or motorists with relevant dashcam footage to come forward as soon as possible.”
The police added: “We urge everyone to respect the family’s wish to grieve in private.”
How to help the police
- Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, and ask for the Major Collision Investigation Team
- Email the Major Collision Investigation Team
- Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website
- Quote reference number 12250226227
