A 15-year-old girl has died after collapsing in a North Yorkshire car park.
North Yorkshire Police said the girl collapsed in The Applegarth park, Northallerton, at about 9.30pm on Saturday.
A concerned member of the public phoned emergency services after the girl collapsed, and police and paramedics attended.
The girl, who has not been named, was taken to James Cook Hospital in Middlesbrough, where she later died.
A force spokesman said the girl was "believed to have taken MDMA and enquiries are ongoing to determine if the drug has led to the girl’s death", and warned anyone who had recently purchased the drug to "be cautious and aware of the potential consequences" of taking it.
Detective Inspector 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.
"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."
Anyone with information should phone North Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting reference 12190085105.
A police cordon is currently in place at the car park as investigations continue.
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