A second child aged eight has died after a Land Rover crashed into an end-of-term tea party at a school. The Metropolitan Police said on Sunday that a second child, eight-year-old Nuria Sajjad, has died following the crash in Wimbledon on Thursday (July 6).
Her death comes after it was confirmed eight-year-old Selena Lau had died in the incident. Police were called at 9:54am to reports that a car had crashed through a fence and collided with a building at The Study Prep School on Camp Road.
A woman aged in her 40s remains in hospital in a serious condition. Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features. Paying tribute, Nuria’s family 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.
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