A SCHOOLGIRL from Meltham who died suddenly at a seaside resort has been named.

Scarborough Coroner's Court today opened an inquest into the death of Sophie Kirkland, 15, who died on Sunday, May 9.

She was pronounced dead at the town's hospital after being rushed there in ambulance from Primrose Valley caravan park.

A coroner's court spokeswoman said further tests were required to determine how she died.

Sophie, who attended Honley High School, lived at Broadlands in Meltham.