Woman charged 3 years after horror school crash that killed two 8-year-old girls
Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau were killed in the incident.
www.express.co.ukHere’s the latest on Claire Freemantle and the Wimbledon incident:
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Claire Freemantle, 49, has been charged with two counts of causing death by dangerous driving and multiple counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving in connection with the July 2023 incident at The Study Prep School in Wimbledon, which killed two eight-year-old girls and injured others. She is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 16 June to enter pleas. [Independent, May 1, 2026][2]
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UK outlets reporting the charges note that this marks a reversal of an earlier decision by prosecutors and police not to charge following the initial investigation, amid family concerns about the handling of the case. The CPS authorised the charges on April 30, 2026. [CPS statement coverage, May 1, 2026][10]
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The families of the victims have publicly criticised the prior investigation and welcomed the new charges as a step toward accountability. Police and prosecutors have emphasized that the case will proceed to trial after the court appearance. [Independent, May 1, 2026][2]
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Related coverage notes that the incident involved a Land Rover colliding with The Study Prep School playground during the end-of-term day in July 2023, resulting in the deaths of Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau, with several other children injured. Freemantle’s representatives state she will plead not guilty. [Express, May 1, 2026][1]
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Citations:
- Independent report on charges and court date[2]
- CPS announcement of charges[10]
- Express coverage on reaction and case details[1]
- Additional context from multiple outlets summarizing the incident[3][4][6]