Driver of SUV involved in crash that killed two girls at Wimbledon school rearrested

Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau died after the collision at The Study Prep school in southwest London, on 6 July 2023.

A "distinctive gold" Land Rover smashed through a fence and drove into the school as an end-of-term tea party was being hosted.

More than a dozen people were also injured.

The Met Police said it arrested a 48-year-old woman, previously named as Claire Freemantle, for the second time on Tuesday on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and she was in custody at a London police station.

She was first arrested at the scene of the incident.

An initial investigation led to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) deciding in June last year that Ms Freemantle should face no further action, police said.

At the time, police said the driver had suffered an epileptic seizure and would face no criminal charges.

However, speaking last summer, prosecutors said Ms Freemantle had never had an epileptic seizure before and was in good health before the crash.

In a statement at the time, Ms Freemantle expressed her "deepest sorrow" and claimed to have "no recollection of what took place" after losing consciousness.

But, after concerns were raised by the families of the two young girls, a review of the investigation was carried out and it was decided further examination was required.

Detective Superintendent Lewis Basford, who is leading the investigation, reissued an appeal for witnesses, adding police believed there were people who had not yet come forward to officers.

In a statement released after the Met's announcement, the families of the two girls said: "We welcomed the reopening of the investigation in October 2024 by the Metropolitan Police into the death of our beautiful girls and the harm caused to those injured and who witnessed the tragedy on that sunny July day.

"It is important that this investigation runs its course unhindered and that each step taken is done so in the pursuit of truth and the full facts."

After the incident, Nuria's family described her as "the light of our lives".

Paying tribute, they added: "She embodied joy, kindness and generosity and she was loved by all around her."

Selena's family said she would always be their "shining star", adding: "We will miss you so much."

Solicitor Trevor Sterling, from Moore Barlow, who is representing 20 of the families affected by the crash, said: "This remains an incredibly tragic case, which has and continues to have a profound impact on all of those affected."

-SKY NEWS