‘She was the light of our lives’: Family pay tribute to 8-year-old Nuria Sajjad killed in school crash

A second child has died following a car crash into a primary school in Wimbledon on Thursday.

She has been named as eight-year-old Nuria Sajjad.

Nuria’s family said: “It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Nuria on Sunday, July 9, 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.”

The Met have said that enquiries into the incident are ongoing.

Shortly before 10am, a car crashed through a fence and collided with a building at The Study Prep School in Camp Road.

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.

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 number of other people – including a seven-month-old girl – were also taken to hospital. Their conditions have been assessed as not life-threatening.

It is understood the school-age children were pupils at the school. The injured adults were parents and carers of the children.

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 and her condition was assessed as not life-threatening. She has been bailed pending further enquiries to a date in late July.

Pictured top: Nuria Sajjad (Picture: Met)