It was not the start that Wimbledon fans would’ve expected. Various controversies and off-court incidents took away the spotlight from gripping tennis action on the grass courts at Wimbledon. From Just Stop Oil activists storming Grigor Dimitrov’s match while he was ready to serve in his opening round match to rain interruptions causing delays, it has been a frustrating week for tennis fans all over the globe. Additionally, another shocking incident took place this week at Wimbledon.
A woman driver, aged 46, crashed her Land Rover into pedestrians, causing terrifying scenes at The Study Prep School in Wimbledon. This resulted in the death of an eight-year-old schoolgirl. Recently, shocking details have emerged about the lady driver involved in the accident.
Probe into Wimbledon crash brings out lady driver’s saddening state
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According to various reports that are emerging about the horrific Wimbledon crash, police believe a medical episode may have caused a crash at The Study Prep School. As reported by The Sun, a source said, “The driver was in a delirious condition and had bitten through her tongue. She’d stopped outside the school but the car took off as if the driver had suddenly floored the accelerator.”
Additionally, police also believe that the 46-year-old woman may have had a seizure before the accident. The latest reports come at a time when the entire community is grieving the death of the eight-year-old schoolgirl, Selena Lau. People are flocking to pay their tributes.
Multiple people were reported to have suffered serious injuries with the paramedics later shifting them to the hospital after preliminary treatment. Yesterday, the deceased schoolgirl’s family revealed a heartbreaking statement after the accident.
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What did Lau’s family say?
Hours after the unfortunate incident, the 8-year-old girl’s family broke their silence on the tragic turn of events. According to them, she was an ?intelligent and cheeky? girl. People known to her deeply loved her and the family appealed for privacy during a difficult phase in their lives.
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Further, as the first week of the 2023 Wimbledon Championships is about to end, fans will pray for the off-court events to take a backseat.