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A driver who killed two schoolgirls in a Wimbledon car crash has been charged after the original decision was reversed. Claire Freemantle, 49, has been charged with causing death and serious injury by dangerous driving after two eight-year-old girls were killed. A 4×4 crashed into a primary school in Wimbledon in south London back in July 2023. Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau died in the incident while their school was celebrating the last day of the summer term. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Freemantle will plead not guilty to the charges when she appears at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on June 16, her lawyers have said. The Metropolitan Police was criticised by the victims' families after the force said the driver had suffered an epileptic seizure while driving and would face no criminal charges in June 2024. Last January, Freemantle was arrested again and released under investigation. After, her lawyers said there were "serious questions to be answered" over why they had changed their decision to not charge the woman. Currently, the Independent Office for Police Conduct is carrying out a review of its officers for alleged racism in the case. The complaints watchdog said it was investigating claims that officers offered up "false and misleading information" to the victims' families. In total, four serving officers, including a commander and a detective chief inspector, are being investigated for gross misconduct. MORE TO FOLLOW... LATEST DEVELOPMENTS: Manhunt underway for historic trophy worth £500,000 stolen from Scottish museum Golders Green stabbing suspect appears in court charged with attempted murder after two men attacked North London residents watch in horror as fire engulfs building near synagogue Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter
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