A devastated family who are heartbroken after their five-year-old child was killed as she walked out of school have paid tribute to the ‘fun-loving’ youngster.
Minaal Salam was coming out of school when she was knocked down by a grey Volkswagen Touran on Friday, April 1.
Schoolgirl Minaal suffered a heart attack as a result of the collision and was pronounced dead by paramedics at the scene.
An inquest into her death outside Newstead Academy, in Waterside Drive, Newstead, was opened and adjourned yesterday.
Now Minaal’s family have led tributes to baby girl. Her Janazah (funeral) was held at the City Central Mosque, in Hanley, on April 7.
They said: “Minaal was a loving, kind and passionate soul. She was adventurous; she loved travelling, eating out and shopping. She was fun-loving and full of life. We have beautiful memories together.
“The void she has left in our lives is getting wider with each passing day; we are so heartbroken, shattered and lost. She was our sunshine. We cannot believe we are separated from her.”
StokeonTrentLive readers have also paid tribute to the youngster. Jane Harold said: “Rest in Peace beautiful girl. I can still remember your beautiful smile and your love of dancing in nursery.”
Minaal, who lived at Edme Grove, in Barlaston, was leaving an after-school club when she was struck by the vehicle at around 5.50pm.
A 63-year-old Stoke-on-Trent man arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving has been released on police bail pending further inquiries.
Staffordshire Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses following the tragedy. Anyone with any information about the collision should call the police on 101, quoting incident number 546 of April 1.
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