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UK woman charged over 2023 deaths of two girls in primary school car crash

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Posted on May 1, 2026

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· Last updated: May 1, 2026

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British Woman Charged Over Fatal 2023 Wimbledon Primary School Crash

Details of the Wimbledon School Tragedy and Legal Proceedings

Incident Overview

LONDON, May 1 (Reuters) - A British woman has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after two eight-year-old girls were killed outside a south London school in 2023, police and prosecutors said on Friday.

Charges and Court Appearance

Accused and Victims

Claire Freemantle will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on June 16, charged over the deaths of Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau, who were killed in the incident.

Additional Charges

The 49-year-old has also been charged with seven offences of causing serious injury by dangerous driving relating to the incident outside the Study Prep School in Wimbledon, less than a mile from the site of the tennis tournament.

Context of the Incident

School Event

Celebration Details

London's Metropolitan Police said students and their families were celebrating the end of term in the school grounds when the collision happened.

(Reporting by Sam Tobin; editing by William James)

Key Takeaways

  • The incident occurred during an end‑of‑term tea party; initial decision not to charge was later overturned following renewed scrutiny and investigation (irishnews.com)
  • Families of victims criticized the Metropolitan Police’s initial handling; the IOPC is investigating 11 officers for gross misconduct over the inquiry (irishnews.com)
  • Freemantle will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on June 16; she has pleaded not guilty through her lawyers (irishnews.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who has been charged in the 2023 Wimbledon school car crash?
Claire Freemantle, a 49-year-old British woman, has been charged in connection with the crash.
What are the charges related to the Wimbledon car crash?
She is charged with causing death by dangerous driving and seven offences of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
Who were the victims of the Wimbledon school car crash?
The victims were Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau, both eight years old.
When is the court appearance scheduled for the accused?
Claire Freemantle is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on June 16.
Where did the 2023 school car crash occur?
The crash occurred outside the Study Prep School in Wimbledon, south London.

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