A second eight-year-old girl has died days after a car crashed through a primary school fence in Wimbledon and into an end-of-term tea party.
Nuria Sajjad was rushed to hospital with critical injuries after the crash at The Study prep school on Thursday.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed the eight-year-old died of her injuries at St George’s Hospital on Sunday.
It was announced on Thursday that eight-year-old Selena Lau had been killed in the crash, which unfolded at around 9.54am as pupils celebrated the last day of term.
Nuria’s family have paid tribute, saying the “beloved” eight-year-old was the “light of our lives”.
Police have confirmed a second eight-year-old has died after the crash on Thursday
(PA)
They said: “It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Nuria on Sunday. 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.”
Eight-year-old Selena Lau was named as the first victim of the Wimbledon crash
(PA Media)
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