Lawyer supporting people affected by Wimbledon school crash says many of them are suffering psychologically.

Two eight year old girls, Selena Lau and Nuria Sajjad were killed after a 4 X 4 crashed into The Study Preparatory School last July.

Tributes outside The Study Preparatory School in Wimbledon, in the days after the crash took place
Author: Alex DukePublished 13th Feb 2024

A lawyer supporting people affected by the Wimbledon school crash says they need "clear answers" about how it occurred.

Two eight year old girls, Selena Lau and Nuria Sajjad were killed after a 4 X 4 crashed into The Study Preparatory School last July.

A woman arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving has been released under investigation.

Trevor Sterling, who is representing over 20 people affected by the crash, has also said that many of them are suffering psychologically.

Speaking to Greatest Hits Radio, Mr Sterling also called for for a "clear protocol" for road traffic accidents that cause fatality to children.

Trever Sterling, who is a lawyer for Moore Barlow, said "many of them are suffering psychologically because of what they saw, which would have been horrendous. Of course, many of them are suffering grief."

"Any accident (road traffic accident) which causes fatality to children... there should be a clear protocol which means that any investigations are undertaken with speed and as a matter of priority."

Selena Lau was one of two schoolgirls who died

Detective Chief Superintendent Clair Kelland, in charge of policing for south west London, said: “Our thoughts remain with the families of Nuria and Selena who we know are greatly loved and missed.

“This was a tragic incident and we understand that the families want and need answers as to what happened. We are continuing to give them specialist support through our dedicated family liaison officers who are providing updates on the investigation where they can.

“Specialist detectives are working tirelessly to establish the circumstances of that day, including analysing CCTV and examining the expert report from forensic collision investigators.

“The incident involved the large scale deployment of joint resources from the Met, LAS and LFB and we are working closely with them, as well as the Crown Prosecution Service, as part of our investigation.

“We recognise that the time taken can cause further distress but it is only right and fair to all involved that we carry out a thorough and extensive investigation.”

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