{"id":8768,"date":"2025-03-20T14:18:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-20T14:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp26.cmswebdeveloper.com\/asian-news\/beautiful-soul-victim-of-fatal-collision-named\/"},"modified":"2025-03-20T14:18:00","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T14:18:00","slug":"beautiful-soul-victim-of-fatal-collision-named","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp26.cmswebdeveloper.com\/asian-news\/beautiful-soul-victim-of-fatal-collision-named\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Beautiful soul&#8217;: Victim of fatal collision named"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asianexpress.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Aalia-MAHIMED_25-jpeg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51602\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The family of the woman who died in a fatal collision in Aldwych have paid tribute to her, calling her a &#8216;beautiful soul.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She has been named as 20-year-old Aalia Mahomed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a statement, her family said: \u201cAalia 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.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Emergency services were called to a location close to The Strand, near Kings College London campus at 11:41hrs on Tuesday, 18 March following a collision involving a van and pedestrians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sadly, Aalia was pronounced dead at the scene. Her family continue to be supported by specialist officers and ask for privacy at this difficult time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A 27-year-old woman was taken to hospital, where she remains in a serious condition. Her injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. A 23-year-old man was taken to hospital and has since been discharged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Police arrested the driver of the van, a 26-year-old man at the scene on suspicion of causing death by careless driving. He was further arrested whilst in custody on suspicion of drug driving offences. He has since been bailed with conditions whilst enquiries continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or post @MetCC ref CAD 2771\/18MARCH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To remain 100 per cent anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The family of the woman who died in a fatal collision in Aldwych have paid tribute to her, calling her a &#8216;beautiful soul.\u2019 She has been named as 20-year-old Aalia Mahomed. 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