Fatal Van Collision on The Strand Claims Life of King's College Student

Aalia Mahomed, 20, died in the incident, with police investigating the driver for careless and drug-related driving offences.

Aalia Mahomed, a 20-year-old King's College London student, was killed in a van collision on The Strand in central London on March 18, 2025.
Three other pedestrians were injured; a 27-year-old woman remains hospitalized in serious but non-life-threatening condition, while a 23-year-old man has been discharged.
The 26-year-old driver was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and drug driving, and has been released on bail with conditions as investigations continue.
Police confirmed the incident is not being treated as terror-related, focusing instead on potential driver negligence and substance use.
Aalia Mahomed's family described her as a 'bright, kind, and beautiful soul' and is being supported by specialist officers during this difficult time.