By GB News (World News) | Created at 2025-03-20 10:36:31 | Updated at 2025-03-20 22:09:49
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A woman who has died after a van ran over multiple people in Central London has been named.
Aalia Mahomed, 20, was killed in the horror crash near Somerset House shortly before midday on Tuesday.
In a statement, her family said: “Aalia was a bright, kind and beautiful soul, who brought joy and laughter to everyone. 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.”
Aalia Mahomed, 20, was killed in the horror crash near Somerset House shortly before midday on Tuesday
Met Police
Emergency services flocked to the Strand, near Somerset House following the crash at 11.41pm on March 18.
A 26-year-old was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and driving with concentration of specified controlled drug above specified limit.
He has since been bailed with conditions whilst enquiries continue.
A 27-year-old woman and a 23-year-old man injured in the crash were taken to hospital.
The woman remains in a serious condition, though her injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. The 23-year-old has since been discharged.
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