Klaudia Zakrzewska was critically injured in a car crash outside a nightclub in Soho early Tuesday. The incident occurred at around 4:30 a.m. on April 20, 2026.
Gabrielle Carrington, known for her fame on The X Factor, has been charged with attempted murder after crashing her car into Zakrzewska. As of midday, she remains in custody ahead of her court appearance.
Zakrzewska is currently in a life-threatening condition at the hospital. She has gained significant attention online, boasting almost 260,000 Instagram followers.
Witnesses reported seeing Zakrzewska knocked to the ground and trapped underneath the vehicle as bystanders rushed to help. Another woman in her 30s suffered minor injuries during the crash.
A man in his 50s also sustained life-changing injuries as a result of the incident. The London Metropolitan Police have stated that they are not treating this event as terrorism-related.
They urged the public to refrain from sharing details about the incident out of respect for the victims and to avoid prejudicing criminal proceedings. Details remain unconfirmed regarding the full circumstances surrounding the crash.
The police are continuing their investigation into the events leading up to the collision. Observers await further updates as Carrington prepares for her upcoming court date.