Second child dies after Land Rover crashes into primary school

A second child has died after a Land Rover crashed into a Primary School.

She has been named as eight-year-old Nuria Sajjad. Pupils at the The Study Prep School were having a tea party to mark the end of the school year when a gold and black Land Rover smashed through the gates.

The Metropolitan Police were called at 9.54am to reports that a car had crashed into a building at the primary school. Officers attended, along with paramedics from the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance.

A total of 35 police vehicles were deployed to the scene and officers worked with paramedics to give first aid to a number of people who had been injured. On Thursday, it was confirmed that eight-year-old Selena Lau had died as a result of her injuries.

Following her tragic death, Nuria’s family issued a statement. They said: “It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Nuria on Sunday, 9 July 2023. Nuria was the light of our lives. She embodied joy, kindness and generosity and she was loved by all around her.

“We would like to thank the efforts of the emergency services, all the extraordinary staff at St George’s Hospital, the parents of Nuria’s class fellows and staff of the Study Prep for all they have done to ease Nuria’s journey.

“We request that our privacy is respected at this difficult time.”

In a statement released at the time, Selena’s family said: “Selena was an intelligent and cheeky girl adored and loved by everyone. The family wishes their privacy to be respected at this sad time”

A woman aged in her 40s remains in hospital in a serious condition. A number of other people, including a seven-month-old girl, were also taken to hospital with injuries later assessed as non-life threatening.

The driver of the car, a 46-year-old woman from Wimbledon, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. She was taken to hospital – her condition was assessed as non-life threatening.

She has been bailed to a date in late July pending further enquiries. Detectives from the Met’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit are leading the investigation and their enquiries are ongoing.

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