Driver charged over fatal Wimbledon school crash that killed two girls
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Claire Freemantle, 49, has been charged with causing death and serious injury by dangerous driving following a 2023 crash in which a Land Rover plowed into The Study Prep school in Wimbledon, killing two eight-year-old girls. The incident occurred during the school's summer term celebration, and Freemantle's legal team stated she has no memory of the event and intends to plead not guilty. The charges were brought after criticism of the Metropolitan Police's initial decision not to pursue charges, which they attributed to an alleged epileptic seizure by the driver.
- ▪Claire Freemantle was charged with causing death and serious injury by dangerous driving after a crash at The Study Prep school in Wimbledon in July 2023.
- ▪Eight-year-old girls Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau were killed when a Land Rover crashed through the school's railings during the last day of the summer term.
- ▪Freemantle initially faced no charges after police claimed she had an epileptic seizure, but was rearrested and later charged following criticism from the victims' families.
- ▪Freemantle’s lawyers stated she has no recollection of the incident and will plead not guilty at her upcoming court appearance on 16 June.
- ▪The Metropolitan Police apologized for their handling of the investigation and announced plans to reform how they investigate fatal and serious collisions.
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