Police investigating an incident that saw a Land Rover plough into a crowd of children having an end-of-term tea party at school say a second child has died.
Nuria Sajjad, eight, died on Sunday following the crash at the The Study Prep School in Wimbledon, London on Thursday, July 6. Eight-year-old Selena Lau died of her injuries on the same day while Nuria was rushed to St George's Hospital for treatment.
Sadly, police have confirmed that the youngster has succumbed to her injuries. In a statement issued on Sunday evening, Nuria's family paid tribute to "the light of our lives", and thanked the medics who had tended to her for three days.
The statement read: "It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Nuria on Sunday, July 9. 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."
Police were called shortly before 10am on Thursday, receiving reports that a gold-coloured Land Rover Defender had crashed through the fence of the school and crashed into the side of the building. More than 30 police vehicles rushed to the scene and officers worked with paramedics to provide medical attention.
In a statement released on Thursday, Selena Lau's family had paid tribute to their "intelligent and cheeky girl" who had been "loved by everyone". A woman in her 40s remains in hospital in a serious condition.
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 where 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.
Sources have suggested that the driver may have suffered a seizure in the moments before the collision. Those with knowledge of the investigation told the Sun that the woman was allegedly in a "delirious condition" following the tragedy.
Yesterday, teachers at the £16,000-a-year school yesterday returned to the school to console each other, hugging and crying. Pupils, teachers and parents left tributes of flowers and gifts at the scene.
Detective Chief Superintendent Clair Kelland, local policing commander for south-west London, said: "It is difficult to imagine the pain and upset the families of those involved are going through and we will do all we can to support them as our investigation continues. I would ask the community to avoid speculating on a possible cause whilst these enquiries are carried out."
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