Police have launched an investigation after a girl believed to have taken MDMA collapsed in a car park and later died.
The 15-year-old had collapsed in a Northallerton car park last night and tragically later died in James Cook Hospital in Middlesborough.
Enquiries by North Yorkshire Police found the teenager is believed to have taken MDMA and officers are now investigating if the drug led to the girls death.
In the meantime they have issued a warning to anyone who has bought MDMA to be cautious about taking it and seek help if they already have and feel unwell.
Police and ambulance services were called to Applegarth Car Park, Northallerton, after a concerned member of the public called police at 9.30pm yesterday (Saturday).
A police cordon is currently in place at the car park to allow officers to conduct a thorough search of the area.
Det insp Jon Jon Sygrove said: "This is an incredibly sad and tragic event and police enquiries are ongoing to determine the events around the girl’s death. Our thoughts and condolences are with her family and friends.
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“As our investigation continues, I’d advise anyone who has purchased MDMA recently to be cautious about taking it. If you have already taken the drug and feel unwell, please seek medical assistance immediately.
“I’d like to appeal to the public who were in the area of Applegarth Car Park last night, who may have seen something which would assist our enquiries to come forward and make contact with the police. Please call our Force Control Room on 101, quoting reference 12190085105 and pass the information on.”
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