Tragic News from North Yorkshire: We’re heartbroken to report that 16-year-old Eleanor “Ellie” Hague tragically lost her life in a minibus crash this week. Ellie, a vibrant sixth form student from Sherburn-in-Elmet attending Tadcaster Grammar School, was among nine students travelling on the ill-fated day.
The collision happened around 12:28 pm on December 1st on Toulston Lane when the minibus was struck by a Hyundai i10. Despite swift efforts from emergency services, Ellie was pronounced dead at the scene. Another teenage girl sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries and is currently in hospital.
The remaining passengers and the minibus driver sustained minor injuries. The driver of the Hyundai, a 40-year-old woman from Leeds, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death and serious injury by dangerous driving and is out on conditional bail as investigations proceed.
Toulston Lane has since reopened after being closed for investigation. Officers are urging anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam footage to come forward. If you have information, please contact the Major Collision Investigation Team or Crimestoppers anonymously.
Our thoughts are with Ellie’s family and friends during this profoundly difficult time. We stand together in mourning this tragic loss.