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| Strand crash victim, student Aalia Mahomed, a 'beautiful soul' | Strand crash victim, student Aalia Mahomed, a 'beautiful soul' |
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| Aalia Mahomed died in a collision on Tuesday on the Strand | Aalia Mahomed died in a collision on Tuesday on the Strand |
| The family of a woman who died after being hit by a van in central London have described her as a "bright, kind and beautiful soul". | The family of a woman who died after being hit by a van in central London have described her as a "bright, kind and beautiful soul". |
| Aalia Mahomed, 20, was pronounced dead at the scene at the Strand, near the King's College London campus, on Tuesday, in a collision that also left three injured. | Aalia Mahomed, 20, was pronounced dead at the scene at the Strand, near the King's College London campus, on Tuesday, in a collision that also left three injured. |
| Ms Mahomed was in her second year studying for a BSc in physics and philosophy at King's College London (KCL). | Ms Mahomed was in her second year studying for a BSc in physics and philosophy at King's College London (KCL). |
| A 27-year-old woman, also confirmed to be a KCL student, remains in hospital in a serious condition and a 23-year-old man, who was also injured, has been discharged, the Metropolitan Police said. | A 27-year-old woman, also confirmed to be a KCL student, remains in hospital in a serious condition and a 23-year-old man, who was also injured, has been discharged, the Metropolitan Police said. |
| The force added that the driver of a van, a 26-year-old man, arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and drug-driving offences has been bailed while investigations continue. | The force added that the driver of a van, a 26-year-old man, arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and drug-driving offences has been bailed while investigations continue. |
| The collision happened at about 11:40 GMT, when a van hit pedestrians close to King's College London and Somerset House, Aldwych. | The collision happened at about 11:40 GMT, when a van hit pedestrians close to King's College London and Somerset House, Aldwych. |
| 'Ray of sunshine' | 'Ray of sunshine' |
| The statement from Ms Mahomed's family added: "She was a ray of sunshine in our lives, and will be deeply missed by all her family and friends. | The statement from Ms Mahomed's family added: "She was a ray of sunshine in our lives, and will be deeply missed by all her family and friends. |
| "Her light will always live on in our memories and her smile will be our strength as we get through this difficult time." | "Her light will always live on in our memories and her smile will be our strength as we get through this difficult time." |
| Her family are being supported by specialist officers. | Her family are being supported by specialist officers. |
| Flowers and tributes have been left by mourners | Flowers and tributes have been left by mourners |
| Tributes have been left for Ms Mahomed on post-it notes and flowers reading: "Rest in peace", "I'm so sorry you were taken away so soon", and "heartbreaking". | |
| Prof Shitij Kapur, the university's vice-chancellor and president, said: "A senseless tragedy struck our campus on Tuesday - a tragedy that has led to the loss of life of one of our students, Aalia Mahomed. | |
| "Aalia's family has asked that we respect their privacy as they mourn the loss of their daughter. | "Aalia's family has asked that we respect their privacy as they mourn the loss of their daughter. |
| "Another of our students is still in hospital and is in our thoughts. We are in touch with their family to ensure they feel supported." | "Another of our students is still in hospital and is in our thoughts. We are in touch with their family to ensure they feel supported." |
| He added: "Words often bring little comfort at these difficult times when what has happened cannot be reversed – but I hope that in supporting our students and staff, and honouring and remembering what has been lost, we will find a way forward." | |
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