Driver Rearrested in Wimbledon School Crash Killing Two Girls

A 48-year-old woman has been re-arrested in connection with a tragic car crash at a preparatory school in Wimbledon that resulted in the deaths of two eight-year-old girls in July 2023. The driver, initially arrested at the scene, was accused of causing death by dangerous driving but was released under investigation. Following concerns raised by the families of the victims, the Metropolitan Police reopened the case and identified new lines of inquiry. Detective Superintendent Lewis Basford is leading the investigation and is urging witnesses to come forward, emphasizing the importance of gathering additional information. The families of Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau have expressed ongoing distress over the handling of the investigation and are seeking answers. The incident occurred during an end-of-term tea party when the vehicle crashed through a fence, injuring several others as well.