Wimbledon school crash update: Second girl dies as third victim fights for life
Another eight-year-old girl who has now died after a Land Rover ploughed through an end-of-term tea party at a Wimbledon primary school has been named as Nuria Sajjad.
Nuria was left fighting for her life in hospital after the crash at The Study prep school on Thursday morning.
The Metropolitan Police has now confirmed the schoolgirl died of her injuries on Sunday, after her classmate Selena Lau was killed on the day of the crash, while a woman in her forties remains in hospital in a life-threatening condition.
Nuria’s family has paid tribute to the “beloved” eight-year-old, saying she was the “light of our lives”. Selena’s family described her as “an intelligent and cheeky girl adored and loved by everyone”.
At least 10 others were rushed to hospital after the incident, which saw dozens of emergency responders scrambled to the scene and a major incident declared, with 16 injured in total - including a seven-month-old baby.
The driver, a 46-year-old woman, who was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, has been released on bail.
Have you been affected by this incident? If so email tara.cobham@independent.co.uk.
Key Points
Second girl, 8, dies after crash at as family pay tribute to ‘light of our lives’
Girl, 8, killed in Wimbledon school crash named as tributes paid to ‘intelligent, cheeky’ daughter
Girl dies, woman arrested, after Wimbledon prep school crash
Girl, 8, and woman ‘fighting for their life’ after fatal car crash, police say
What have politicians said about the crash?
Friday 7 July 2023 02:00 , Martha Mchardy
The prime minister’s official spokesman said Rishi Sunak thanked the emergency services for their swift response.
The spokesman said: “The prime minister’s deepest condolences are with the family of the girl who has tragically lost her life.
“His thoughts are with all those injured and involved in the horrific collision in Wimbledon this morning.
“This will have been a terrifying experience for all of the children, staff and parents.m
Mr Hammond said he was “very concerned” to hear about the “major incident”, adding: “My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone at The Study.”
He told the BBC: “Extraordinarily distressing and tragic incident on the last day of term … there has actually been a major incident declared. The air ambulance, the ambulance, the fire services, and the police are all in attendance.”
“The size of the response tells you how serious the incident is and there are a number of casualties, and I understand that a number of those are being treated as critical.”
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan described the incident as “devastating” and said: “My heart goes out to everyone affected.”
Home Secretary Suella Braverman said she was “saddened to hear about the tragic incident at the school in Wimbledon this morning”, adding in a tweet: “My thoughts are with everyone affected. I would like to thank emergency responders at the scene. It is important they are now able to carry out their investigation.”
Shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper tweeted: “Thinking of all the families, pupils and staff affected by the terrible incident at a primary school in Wimbledon this morning. Thank you to the emergency services on site for their swift response.”
Pictures from the scene
Friday 7 July 2023 03:00 , Martha Mchardy
Watch: Air ambulance takes off at Wimbledon primary school crash
Friday 7 July 2023 04:00 , Martha Mchardy
Sadiq Khan offers condolences over the death of the eight-year-old girl
Friday 7 July 2023 04:30 , Namita Singh
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said: “I’m heartbroken at the news that an eight-year-old girl has so tragically died following the incident at a school in Wimbledon.
“My thoughts are with her loved ones, the school and wider community at this extremely difficult time, and on behalf of all Londoners I want to extend my deepest condolences to them.
“My heart goes out to everyone affected, including the other children and adults injured as a result of this incident, and I wish them all a full recovery.”
Flowers placed near school to offer respect to car crash victim
Friday 7 July 2023 05:00 , Namita Singh
Flowers have been placed near the school where a young girl died in a car collision in Wimbledon.
New Malden residents Sophia Graham, 27, and Tayla Landsberg, 22, who brought flowers to the police cordon said: “When we found out one of the kids had died it was awful.
“When the police made their announcement it was so sad to see even them get emotional. It’s made a big impact on everyone.“Kids walk in the Common freely without thinking about it.”
Ms Landsberg said: “It’s usually very peaceful, very bubbly with lots of fun activities going on.”
Land Rover removed from accident site
Friday 7 July 2023 05:30 , Namita Singh
A Land Rover has been removed from The Study Preparatory School in Wimbledon where an eight-year-old girl died earlier on Thursday.
The car, covered in a green tarpaulin, was loaded on a police truck and driven away past broken and bent metal railings.
The police cordon outside the school has been reduced, allowing more access to Wimbledon Common.
‘Profoundly shocked’: School issues a statement over car crash
Friday 7 July 2023 06:00 , Namita Singh
The Study Prep school has issued a statement over yesterday’s “tragic accident”, which claimed the life of an eight-year-old girl.
At least 10 people were taken to hospital after a Land Rover crashed into a school building on the last day of term.
“We are profoundly shocked by the tragic accident this morning at Wilberforce House and devastated that it has claimed the life of one of our young pupils as well as injuring several others,” said the school on its website.
“Our thoughts are with the bereaved family and with the families of those injured at this terrible time.
“It is still far too soon to fully understand what happened, but we are well aware of the significant impact this dreadful event will have on our pupils and their families.
“Their welfare remains our top priority and we will be doing everything we can to support them, especially those who suffered injuries.
“Now that a police investigation is under way we will not be making any further public statement for the time being and would ask that the privacy of our school community is respected at this deeply upsetting time.”
Chief paramedic confirms 16 people injured
Friday 7 July 2023 06:30 , Namita Singh
Chief paramedic Dr John Martin from the London Ambulance Service said a total of 16 people were treated at The Study Preparatory School in Camp Road following the incident.
Dr Martin also gave an update at the press conference, saying: “At 9.54 we received a 999 call to a collision on Camp Road in Wimbledon.
“We dispatched multiple resources including specialist critical care paramedics, London’s air ambulance and 15 ambulances.
“We declared a major incident. We treated 16 patients on scene. Sadly, as we’ve heard, one eight-year-old girl died.”
Wimbledon MP offers condolences over ‘sad incident’
Friday 7 July 2023 07:00 , Namita Singh
Wimbledon MP Stephen Hammond, whose daughter previously attended The Study Prep school, offered his condolences over the crash in the prep school building.
Speaking at the scene, Mr Hammond told the PA news agency: “It was very clear, very quickly, that it was a major incident and the local police declared it just that.
“I think you will have seen by the sheer scale of the response from the paramedics, air ambulance, fire brigade and the police what an important and serious incident this is.
“And what a sad incident - it is tragically on the last day of term, for this young girl to have lost her life.
“This is a well-liked, well-respected, well-known school.
“Most of the children who go here will be Wimbledon families, and this will cause shock across the whole of the local community.”
Wimbledon crash: End-of-term celebrations turn to nightmare as car ploughs into school, killing girl, 8
Friday 7 July 2023 07:35 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
A day that started in celebration quickly descend into horror as a Land Rover ploughed through a primary school fence and into a tea party, killing a girl, 8, and injuring 15 others.
Sitting around picnic tables in the grounds of The Study Preparatory School in Wimbledon pupils and staff were caught unaware when the powerful 4x4 smashed into the garden, inflicting catastrophic injuries on those in its path.
Horrific aerial pictures show the car was finally brought to a halt when it rammed into a wall of the building, surrounded by benches where the victims had been enjoying a celebration to mark the last day of term at the southwest London school before the summer holidays.
Holly Evans reports:
Celebrations turn to nightmare as car crashes through school tea party killing girl
‘Baby injured’ in Wimbledon crash
Friday 7 July 2023 07:47 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
A baby girl is believed to be among the victims of the crash at Wimbledon, according to unconfirmed reports from The Times.
An eight-year-old girl died and fifteen others were reported injured by the crash on Thursday at The Study Prep School’s end of term tea party.
A woman in her 40s was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remains in custody. The force said the incident is not being treated as terror-related.
‘Absolutely traumatised’: Local resident recalls seeing teachers and parents following crash
Friday 7 July 2023 08:40 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
A local resident, who did not wish to be named, had been golfing when he was informed that a major incident had taken place at the school.
“We walked back to the clubhouse, and I heard someone was driving a car and had a seizure and drove through the school gates when they were playing in the playground,” he said.
He added that teachers and pupils who were being temporarily looked after by the golf club were “absolutely traumatised”.
Flowers placed outside gates of Wimbledon prep school
Friday 7 July 2023 09:24 , Maanya Sachdeva
Roses, lilies, and sunflowers have been placed at the gates of The Study, the south-west London prep school where an eight-year-old girl died after yesterday’s fatal car crash.
A stuffed toy and candles have also been placed at the scene in Wimbledon. According to reports, green netting has been used to cover where the building was damaged from impact with the Land Rover.
The crime scene was quiet on Friday, with a few dog walkers and other passers-by looking at the flowers and damage.
Students ‘report broken bones’ after crash
Friday 7 July 2023 09:58 , Maanya Sachdeva
A local teacher laid flowers at the scene with her eight-year-old son. The woman, who did not want to be named, told the PA news agency: “A friend of mine has friends who have children who go to the school.
“She said they have all kinds of broken bones including a broken pelvis,” she described the aftermath of the tragic crash on Thursday. “I’m a teacher and I’m a mother and it could have happened to us. It could have happened to anybody.”
‘Crying baby’ at scene of horror Wimbledon school crash that killed girl and hospitalised 10 others
Friday 7 July 2023 10:17 , Maanya Sachdeva
A witness to the crash in Wimbledon that killed a young girl and hospitalised 10 others has described seeing a crying baby in an ambulance after the tragedy unfolded.
My colleage Holly Evans reports:
‘Crying baby in ambulance’ at scene of horror school crash that killed girl
‘Our shining star’: Woman ‘pays tribute to girl who died’
Friday 7 July 2023 10:38 , Sam Rkaina
A woman wearing a blue sling around her arm has visited the scene of the Wimbledon school crash and left flowers and a card, on Friday.
She paused to look at the flowers and was consoled by a man she was with.
She left a note, apparently addressed to the eight-year-old girl who tragically died yesterday, that read: “You will always be our shining star. We will miss you so much.”
The note included a picture of a star and had kisses on it.
Everything we know about the Wimbledon school crash
Friday 7 July 2023 11:31 , Maanya Sachdeva
News began to emerge 24 hours ago of the harrowing scenes unfolding at The Study Prep, after a Land Rover crashed into the school during end-of-term celebrations.
Witnesses have today described seeing a baby “crying in an ambulance” as emergency services responded to the fatal car crash that killed an eight-year-old girl.
Here’s everything we know about the incident so far, as police continue to question the driver:
Everything we know about Wimbledon car crash as girl killed and 15 injured
Education minister offers condolences to families affected by crash
Friday 7 July 2023 12:30 , Maanya Sachdeva
Education minister Robert Halfon has offered his condolences to those affected by the fatal Land Rover crash on Thursday.
The Conservative politician told ITV’s Good Morning Britain: “I want to give heartfelt condolences to the families and the teaching support staff who had the tragedy at The Study school in Wimbledon yesterday.
“I think whether we have faith or not, we should pray for the school and the families,” MrHalfon added.
Children injured in crash ‘not in critical condition’
Friday 7 July 2023 13:06 , Maanya Sachdeva
None of the children injured in the Wimbledon prep school crash on Thursday are in critical condition, John Tucker, the chair of governors, told the BBC.
The publication also reported that St George’s Hospital in Tooting had received “a number of patients who are being cared for by our specialist clinical teams”.
Further information on the Land Rover crash, that killed an eight-year-old girl, is expected this afternoon.
Full statement from London Ambulance Services
Friday 7 July 2023 13:37 , Maanya Sachdeva
London Ambulance Service chief paramedic Dr John Martin yesterday confirmed that 12 people were taken to hospital in the aftermath of the devastating car crash at Wimbledon school The Study Preparatory.
Here is Dr Martin’s statement in full:
Our thoughts are with all those involved in this morning's tragic incident at Camp Road, Wimbledon.
Read the full statement from Dr John Martin, Chief Paramedic for London Ambulance Service: https://t.co/tRTUpMYNNN pic.twitter.com/XqZ2YKRH19— London Ambulance Service 💙 (@Ldn_Ambulance) July 6, 2023
‘In our warmest prayers’: Locals gather outside school after car crash killed girl, 8
Friday 7 July 2023 14:07 , Maanya Sachdeva
Local residents have been leaving flowers, notes, and toys outside The Study Preparatory school all morning on Friday – one day after a Land Rover crashed into the school, killing an eight-year-old girl.
One note read: “Keeping all the children, parents, teachers, friends, and the local community in our warmest prayers.”
Eight-year-old girl, woman in critical condition: Met Police
Friday 7 July 2023 14:58 , Maanya Sachdeva
An eight-year-old girl and a woman in her 40s remain in a critical condition in hospital, after a car crashed into a prep school building in Wimbledon, south London, on Thursday, the Metropolitan Police said.
Land Rover driver ‘released on bail’, police say
Friday 7 July 2023 15:17 , Maanya Sachdeva
A woman arrested on suspicion of causing the death by dangerous driving of a young girl after a Land Rover crashed through a school fence has been bailed.
A Met statement said: “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 not life-threatening. She has been bailed pending further inquiries to a date in late July.
“Detectives from the Met’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit are leading the investigation and their inquiries are ongoing. They are expected to remain at the scene throughout the day.
“The investigation remains in its early stages and officers are keeping an open mind whilst following up all lines of inquiry. We ask that people do not speculate about the circumstances while this work is ongoing.”
Police chief asks people not to speculate over crash cause
Friday 7 July 2023 15:19 , Maanya Sachdeva
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 know the impact of this tragic incident is also being felt in the wider community and we are working with our partners to ensure the appropriate support is in place.
“This was the largest local policing deployment in south-west London since 2017 and our officers, along with members of the other emergency services, were met with a challenging and traumatic scene.
“I would like to praise them for doing all they could to help those injured. I have no doubt this incident would have also had a significant impact on them, and we will ensure their welfare is looked after.
“I understand many people will want answers about how this happened and there is a team of detectives working to establish the circumstances. I would ask the community to avoid speculating on a possible cause whilst these enquiries are carried out.”
Neighbouring golf club pays tribute to crash victim with one-minute silence
Friday 7 July 2023 15:29 , Maanya Sachdeva
Members of the Wimbledon Common Golf Club, situated opposite The Study Preparatory School, held a minute’s silence outside the gates of the school on Friday afternoon.
The group, most of whom were wearing the club’s red tops, briefly stood on the road to pay their respects and laid flowers for those caught up in the incident on Thursday.
Speaking afterwards, Peter Thompson, chairman of the golf club, said: “We’re close neighbours, we’ve got close links with The Study.
“When they were doing their refurbishments they used one of our offices. It’s shocked the whole membership.
“It’s just so sad to lose someone so young.”
Mr Thompson said the course and clubhouse had been closed today out of respect.
‘Crying baby’ at scene of horror Wimbledon school crash that killed girl, 8
Friday 7 July 2023 16:34 , Maanya Sachdeva
The Met Police has said a seven-month-old girl is among those being treated for “non-threatening” injuries after a car crashed into an all-girls school in Wimbledon yesterday.
Witnesses had previously described seeing a “crying baby” in an ambulance in the aftermath of the fatal collision at The Study Preparatory school, that left an eight-year-old girl dead.
My colleague Holly Evans reports:
‘Crying baby in ambulance’ at scene of horror school crash that killed girl
Woman ‘fighting for her life’ not a school staff member
Friday 7 July 2023 17:12 , Maanya Sachdeva
The police on Friday confirmed a woman in her 40s is currently in “life-threatening condition” after a Land Rover crashed into the building of an all-girls prep school in Wimbledon.
According to the Met’s latest statement, all of the injured adults were parents/carers of the children, and not staff members.
An eight-year-old girl is also fighting for her life, after tragedy struck The Study Preparatory school during an end-of-term tea party on Thursday morning.
The Met Police said a total of 35 vehicles were deployed to the scene of the crash, where emergency services treated 16 people. London Ambulance Service chief paramedic Dr John Martin said 12 of them were taken to hospital.
Watch: Flowers left outside Wimbledon primary school where car crash killed young girl
Friday 7 July 2023 18:00 , Martha Mchardy
Baby injured in fatal Wimbledon school crash as two victims fight for life
Friday 7 July 2023 19:00 , Martha Mchardy
A seven-month-old baby was among those injured in a horrific Wimbledon crash that saw a young girl killed after a Land Rover collided with a primary school.
Two other victims remain in critical condition in hospital, including an eight-year-old girl whose condition is life-threatening.
Witnesses at the scene were said to have heard “piercing screams” as the vehicle ploughed through a playground where a group of children had been enjoying an end-of-term party at The Study Preparatory School on Thursday.
Holly Evans reports:
Baby injured in fatal Wimbledon school crash as two victims fight for life
Eight-year-old girl and woman in her 40s critical after school car crash
Friday 7 July 2023 20:00 , Martha Mchardy
An eight-year-old girl and a woman in her 40s are in a critical condition in hospital after a car, whose driver has been bailed, crashed into an end-of-term tea party at a prep school on Thursday.
A second eight-year old girl, who has not been named, died of her injuries following the collision at the Study Preparatory School in Wimbledon, south-west London.
Several other people – including a seven-month-old girl – were also taken to hospital and their conditions have been assessed as not life-threatening, the Metropolitan Police said.
Read the full story:
Eight-year-old girl and woman in her 40s critical after school car crash
Girl, 8, named as family say she was ‘adored by all’
Friday 7 July 2023 20:35 , Martha Mchardy
The eight-year-old girl killed when a Land Rover crashed through a school fence in Wimbledon on Thursday has been named by the Metropolitan Police as Selena Lau.
Ms Lau’s family described her as “an intelligent and cheeky girl adored and loved by everyone”.
Watch: Air ambulance takes off at Wimbledon primary school crash
Friday 7 July 2023 21:00 , Martha Mchardy
Eight-year-old Selena Lau a ‘shining star’, says tribute
Friday 7 July 2023 22:00 , Martha Mchardy
Dozens of floral tributes have since been placed at the school gates and pupils gathered to pay their respects to their classmate.
A woman wearing a blue sling around her arm visited the scene and left flowers in a box and a card.
She paused to look at the flowers and was consoled by a man she was with.
She left a note, which read: “Dear Selena, you will always be our shining star. We will miss you so much.”
The note included a picture of a star and had kisses on it.
Another tribute left at the scene said: “To the Study and parents. So sorry for this tragic loss to the school and the family. Forever in our thoughts.
Wimbledon primary school ‘profoundly shocked’ after pupil, 8, killed in crash
Friday 7 July 2023 23:00 , Martha Mchardy
The Study Preparatory School said in a statement that it was “profoundly shocked” by what happened after a Land Rover has crashed into the school, killing an eight-year-old girl.
A statement on its website added: “Our thoughts are with the bereaved family and with the families of those injured at this terrible time.
“It is still far too soon to fully understand what happened, but we are well aware of the significant impact this dreadful event will have on our pupils and their families.
“Their welfare remains our top priority and we will be doing everything we can to support them, especially those who suffered injuries.”
RECAP: Girl, 8, killed in Wimbledon school crash named as tributes paid to ‘intelligent, cheeky’ daughter
Saturday 8 July 2023 00:00 , Martha Mchardy
An eight-year-old girl killed when a Land Rover crashed through a school fence in Wimbledon has been named by police.
Selena Lau died and 15 others, including a seven-month-old baby, were injured when the 4x4 ploughed into an end-of-year tea party in the garden of The Study Preparatory school on Thursday.
Her family described her as “an intelligent and cheeky girl adored and loved by everyone”.
The statement issued through the Metropolitan police added: “The family wishes their privacy to be respected at this sad time.”
Community members called Selena a “shining star” following the crash.
Martha McHardy reports:
Girl, 8, killed in Wimbledon school crash named as parents pay tribute
Girl, 8, killed in Wimbledon school crash named as tributes paid to ‘intelligent, cheeky’ daughter
Saturday 8 July 2023 09:31 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
An eight-year-old girl killed when a Land Rover crashed through a school fence in Wimbledon has been named by police.
Selena Lau died and 15 others, including a seven-month-old baby, were injured when the 4x4 ploughed into an end-of-year tea party in the garden of The Study Preparatory school on Thursday.
Her family described her as “an intelligent and cheeky girl adored and loved by everyone”.
Another eight-year-old girl and a woman in her 40s are fighting for their lives in hospital after being hit.
Girl, 8, killed in Wimbledon school crash named as parents pay tribute
In pictures: Flowers and cards placed next to school
Saturday 8 July 2023 10:24 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
Flowers and cards with emotional tributes were laid next to The Study Prep School in Wimbledon.
Everything we know about Wimbledon school crash as girl, 8, killed and 15 injured
Saturday 8 July 2023 14:47 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
The parents of an eight-year-old killed when a car crashed through an end-of-year tea party at her school have paid tribute to an “intelligent and cheeky” daughter.
Selena Lau died and 15 others were injured when a black and gold Land Rover crashed through the fence of The Study Preparatory school in Wimbledon, on Thursday.
Another girl, 8, and a 40-year-old woman are in hospital fighting for their lives, while a seven-month-old baby was also injured in the smash, police confirmed on Friday.
Pictures from the scene showed the scale of the huge emergency services presence as a “major incident” was quickly declared.
Saturday 8 July 2023 16:21 , Katy Clifton
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Second girl, 8, dies after crash at as family pay tribute to ‘light of our lives’
12:22 , Tara Cobham
A second eight-year-old girl has died just days after a Land Rover crashed through a primary school fence in Wimbledon and into a tea party.
Nuria Sajjad was left fighting for life in hospital after the crash at The Study prep school on Thursday, which unfolded shortly before 10am as pupils celebrated the last day of term.
The Metropolitan Police has now confirmed that eight-year-old Nuria died of her injuries at St George’s Hospital on Sunday.
The schoolgirl was killed alongside eight-year-old classmate Selena Lau, who died from her injuries on Thursday. A woman in her forties remains in hospital in a serious condition.
Nuria’s family have paid tribute to the “beloved” eight-year-old, saying she was the “light of our lives”.
Katy Clifton reports:
Second girl, 8, dies after crash at Wimbledon prep school
Everything we know about Wimbledon school crash as two girls, aged 8, killed and 15 injured
13:35 , Eleanor Noyce
A second girl succumbed to her injuries after a Land Rover crashed through a school fence in London on Thursday last week.
Police identified the eight-year-old as Nuria Sajjad.
Her family said in a statement: “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.”
Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London tweeted: “My heart goes out to the family of eight-year-old Nuria Sajjad and everyone affected by this tragic incident.”
Read more:
Everything we know about Wimbledon school crash as two girls killed and 15 injured
In pictures: Community responds to Wimbledon school crash
14:39 , Eleanor Noyce
Four days have now passed since the Metropolitan Police responded to reports a car had crashed into a school in Wimbledon.
London Fire Brigade attended the scene on Thursday morning, along with 15 ambulances and an air ambulance.
The powerful 4x4, being driven by a woman, smashed through the fence and into a group of children who were understood to have been sitting on the grass enjoying a party in the garden. Police said the driver of the vehicle stopped at the scene but would not confirm any more about the possible cause of the crash.
Last week, the community was pictured responding with a minute’s silence, flowers and teddy bears.
Who are the victims?
15:10 , Eleanor Noyce
Selena Lau and Nuria Sajjad, both 8, died following the crash while 15 others were injured in the incident.
Issuing a picture of Selena beaming at the camera in her school uniform, her parents said in a brief statement issued through the Metropolitan Police: “Selena was an intelligent and cheeky girl adored and loved by everyone.
“The family wishes their privacy to be respected at this sad time.”
Some 10 people were taken to hospital, including Nuria, while a woman in her 40s was in a critical condition on Friday.
Police also confirmed that a seven-month-old baby was taken to hospital, though their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.
Education secretary Gillian Keegan said she was “shocked and saddened” at the second death. “My thoughts are with Nuria’s family and loved ones at this truly awful time,” she tweeted.
After the second death was announced, Wimbledon MP Stephen Hammond said: “I am so saddened to hear that another young girl has lost her life. My thoughts and prayers are with Nuria’s family and friends as well as the staff at St George’s who have been working tirelessly and the wider school community.”
Where is the school?
15:40 , Eleanor Noyce
Wilberforce House, The Study Preparatory School, is located on Camp Road in Wimbledon, South London.
The school, which costs £5,565 per term, is for girls aged four to 11 and sits on Wimbledon Common. It is just a mile away from the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club as it hosts the world-famous tennis tournament.
Wimbledon resident Julie Atwood said: “My daughter used to go to this school. It’s a girls’ school. Wimbledon is like a little village. For this to happen in Wimbledon is unheard of. It’s terrible.”
What have parents and the community said?
16:10 , Eleanor Noyce
Cordons were removed on Friday to allow pupils and parents to leave tributes to those involved.
A woman wearing a blue sling around her arm visited the scene and left flowers in a box and a note that read: “Dear Selena, you will always be our shining star. We will miss you so much.”
Another tribute left at the scene said: “To the Study and parents. So sorry for this tragic loss to the school and the family. Forever in our thoughts.”
Ian Hewitt, chair of the All England Lawn Tennis club, said: “We feel closely associated with the community. What a tragic incident - we just offer our heartfelt sympathies to all affected.”
Members of the Wimbledon Common Golf Club, which is opposite the school and was where an emergency response centre was set up at the height of the incident, held a minute’s silence on Friday.
16:12 , Eleanor Noyce
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