Police officer fights back tears as she announces death of eight-year-old at Wimbledon school
The eight-year-old girl killed when a Land Rover ploughed through an end-of-term tea party at a Wimbledon primary school has been named as Selena Lau.
Selena’s family described her as “an intelligent and cheeky girl adored and loved by everyone”, in a statement issued through police on Friday.
It comes as another eight-year-old girl and a woman in her 40s are fighting for their lives in hospital after the smash at The Study Preparatory school on Thursday.
Fifteen others – including a seven-month-old baby – were rushed to hospital after the incident which saw dozens of emergency responders scrambled to the scene and a major incident declared.
The driver, a 46-year-old woman, who was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving has been released on bail.
Locals have been leaving handwritten notes, flowers and toys outside the gates of the school, as the community banded together to pay tribute to the “shining star”.
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Girl, 8, named as family say she was ‘adored by all’
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”.
Martha Mchardy7 July 2023 20:35
In pictures: Flowers and cards placed next to school
Flowers and cards with emotional tributes were laid next to The Study Prep School in Wimbledon.
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Maryam Zakir-Hussain8 July 2023 10:24
Girl, 8, killed in Wimbledon school crash named as tributes paid to ‘intelligent, cheeky’ daughter
Selena Lau died and 15 others, including a seven-month-old baby, were injured when the 4×4 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”.
Maryam Zakir-Hussain8 July 2023 09:31
RECAP: Girl, 8, killed in Wimbledon school crash named as tributes paid to ‘intelligent, cheeky’ daughter
Selena Lau died and 15 others, including a seven-month-old baby, were injured when the 4×4 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”.
Community members called Selena a “shining star” following the crash.
Martha Mchardy8 July 2023 00:00
Wimbledon primary school ‘profoundly shocked’ after pupil, 8, killed in crash
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.”
Martha Mchardy7 July 2023 23:00
Eight-year-old Selena Lau a ‘shining star’, says tribute
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.
Eight-year-old Selena Lau
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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.
Martha Mchardy7 July 2023 22:00
Watch: Air ambulance takes off at Wimbledon primary school crash
Air ambulance takes off at Wimbledon primary school crash
Martha Mchardy7 July 2023 21:00
Eight-year-old girl and woman in her 40s critical after school car crash
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.
Martha Mchardy7 July 2023 20:00
Baby injured in fatal Wimbledon school crash as two victims fight for life
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.
Martha Mchardy7 July 2023 19:00
Watch: Flowers left outside Wimbledon primary school where car crash killed young girl
Flowers left outside Wimbledon primary school where car crash killed young girl
Martha Mchardy7 July 2023 18:00
