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Woman Dies After Being Hit by Car Outside Soho Nightclub in London

Klaudia Zakrzewska, 32, died after being hit by a car outside a Soho nightclub. Gabrielle Carrington faces murder and other charges. A 58-year-old man was also seriously injured.

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Fatal Collision Outside Soho Nightclub

A woman has died after being struck by a car outside a nightclub in central London.

Klaudia Zakrzewska, 32, from Essex, was involved in a collision on Argyll Street in Soho during the early hours of 19 April. She was transported to hospital but was pronounced dead on Saturday.

Det Ch Insp Alison Foxwell said: "We would like to express our deepest sympathies to Klaudia's family and friends in light of this tragic update. Our thoughts are also with everyone impacted by this incident."

Charges and Legal Proceedings

Gabrielle Carrington, 29, of Broadfield Road, Manchester, was previously charged with attempted murder. Following Zakrzewska's death, the Metropolitan Police announced that the charge of attempted murder would be amended to murder.

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In addition to Zakrzewska's death, a 58-year-old man sustained life-changing injuries as a result of the incident.

Carrington faces multiple charges including grievous bodily harm with intent, actual bodily harm, dangerous driving, and drink driving.

She appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 21 April and was remanded in custody to appear at the Old Bailey on 19 May.

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