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| Tributes to four uni students who died in crash | Tributes to four uni students who died in crash |
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| (Clockwise from top left) Eva Darold-Tchikaya, TJ Hibbert, Makyle Bayley and Daljang Wol "touched the lives of so many" at the University of Essex | |
| Tributes have been paid to four students who died in a crash that has left a city's university "torn apart". | Tributes have been paid to four students who died in a crash that has left a city's university "torn apart". |
| Makyle Bayley, 22, Eva Darold-Tchikaya, 21, Anthony Hibbert, 24 and Daljang Wol, 22, died when a car crashed into a building on Magdalen Street, Colchester, at about 04:40 GMT on Saturday. | Makyle Bayley, 22, Eva Darold-Tchikaya, 21, Anthony Hibbert, 24 and Daljang Wol, 22, died when a car crashed into a building on Magdalen Street, Colchester, at about 04:40 GMT on Saturday. |
| They were all students at the University of Essex, where Pam Cox, Colchester's Labour MP, was a professor of social history and criminology. | They were all students at the University of Essex, where Pam Cox, Colchester's Labour MP, was a professor of social history and criminology. |
| "I know what will be going on there. They look after their students so well, they will rally round, but they will be absolutely torn apart by this," said Cox. | "I know what will be going on there. They look after their students so well, they will rally round, but they will be absolutely torn apart by this," said Cox. |
| Witness Alan Bolster, who lives opposite, saw the scene directly after the car crashed into Dusty's second-hand shop on Magdalen Street, which is now being assessed for structural damage | |
| She continued: "It's just devastating; absolutely awful. | She continued: "It's just devastating; absolutely awful. |
| "I can't imagine what it must be like; as a parent your heart absolutely goes out. Four young people in Colchester cut off in their prime. | "I can't imagine what it must be like; as a parent your heart absolutely goes out. Four young people in Colchester cut off in their prime. |
| "I wouldn't want to speculate as to causes or the nature of what happened, but once we know a bit more about it, we can look to see if any improvements can be made in that specific area." | "I wouldn't want to speculate as to causes or the nature of what happened, but once we know a bit more about it, we can look to see if any improvements can be made in that specific area." |
| An investigation is taking place to determine what led to the collision | |
| Mr Hibbert's family said he was "loved by all" and left a "lasting warmth in the hearts of everyone he met". | Mr Hibbert's family said he was "loved by all" and left a "lasting warmth in the hearts of everyone he met". |
| In a statement they said: "We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of TJ, a young man whose passion for basketball was matched only by his kindness and uplifting spirit." | In a statement they said: "We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of TJ, a young man whose passion for basketball was matched only by his kindness and uplifting spirit." |
| Mr Bayley was an "extraordinary young man" who was in his final year of studying sports science, his family said. | Mr Bayley was an "extraordinary young man" who was in his final year of studying sports science, his family said. |
| "Makyle was much more than a talented athlete—he was a beloved son, a proud big brother, and a true friend to so many," they added. | "Makyle was much more than a talented athlete—he was a beloved son, a proud big brother, and a true friend to so many," they added. |
| "His kindness, thoughtfulness and the joy he brought to those around him will never be forgotten." | "His kindness, thoughtfulness and the joy he brought to those around him will never be forgotten." |
| The university said all the students had a played an active role on campus through clubs and societies and were well known. | The university said all the students had a played an active role on campus through clubs and societies and were well known. |
| It said Mr Hibbert and Mr Wol had been "outstanding members" of the Essex Rebels men's basketball team, while Mr Bayley was a member of the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) basketball team. | It said Mr Hibbert and Mr Wol had been "outstanding members" of the Essex Rebels men's basketball team, while Mr Bayley was a member of the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) basketball team. |
| Ms Darold-Tchikaya was a member of the Essex Blades Dance Club, as well as other societies. | Ms Darold-Tchikaya was a member of the Essex Blades Dance Club, as well as other societies. |
| The vice-chancellor, Prof Maria Fasli, said the "whole university is in mourning". | The vice-chancellor, Prof Maria Fasli, said the "whole university is in mourning". |
| "They touched the lives of so many of us at Essex: their friends, classmates, the teams they played for, and the staff with whom they spent time," she said. | "They touched the lives of so many of us at Essex: their friends, classmates, the teams they played for, and the staff with whom they spent time," she said. |
| Tributes to the students have been left at the crash scene | Tributes to the students have been left at the crash scene |
| Alan Bolster, who lives opposite scene, said he was asleep when he woke to the sound "of an almighty crash". | Alan Bolster, who lives opposite scene, said he was asleep when he woke to the sound "of an almighty crash". |
| He said he looked out of a window, adding: "As soon as I saw the car in the side of the building, I got on to the emergency services and called for an ambulance. | He said he looked out of a window, adding: "As soon as I saw the car in the side of the building, I got on to the emergency services and called for an ambulance. |
| "There wasn't a great deal I could do. I just waited for emergency services to turn up and at that point it was fairly clear that it was a serious accident. | "There wasn't a great deal I could do. I just waited for emergency services to turn up and at that point it was fairly clear that it was a serious accident. |
| "Very sad indeed." | "Very sad indeed." |
| Essex Police said the students, who died at the scene, had all been inside the car. | Essex Police said the students, who died at the scene, had all been inside the car. |
| The force said it was not thought any other vehicles were involved. | The force said it was not thought any other vehicles were involved. |
| It has appealed to anyone who saw a black Ford Focus being driven in the area to come forward. | It has appealed to anyone who saw a black Ford Focus being driven in the area to come forward. |
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