Selena Lau died after a Land Rover crashed through the fence and into a building at The Study Prep school in Wimbledon, south-west London on Thursday morning.
The family of an eight-year-old girl killed when a car crashed into an end-of-term tea party at a prep school have said she was “adored and loved by everyone.”Issuing a picture of her beaming in her school uniform, they said in a brief statement through the Metropolitan Police: “Selena was an intelligent and cheeky girl adored and loved by everyone.Another eight-year-old girl is in a “life-threatening” condition in hospital while a woman in her 40s remains in a critical condition.
“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. She left a note at the scene saying: “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.He told reporters: “We feel closely associated with the community. What a tragic incident – we just offer our heartfelt sympathies to all affected.
Speaking afterwards, Peter Thompson, chairman of the golf club, said: “We’re close neighbours, we’ve got close links with The Study.
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