Essex University have paid their respects to the four students who died after the Magdalen Street crash.
Essex Police have now named the four people who died following the Magdalen Street crash as Makyle Bayley, 22, Eva Darold-Tchikaya, 21, Anthony Hibbert, 24, and Daljang Wol, 22.
Essex University have paid their respects with a post on their website, with a blog post by professor Maria Fasli, which reads: "It is with deep sadness that I must share the devastating news that four of our students – Makyle Bayley, Anthony Hibbert, Eva Darold-Tchikaya, and Daljang Wol – tragically lost their lives this weekend.
These were young lives filled with hope, promise, talent, and dreams for the future.
"They all played an active role in our community through clubs and societies and were well-known around the University.
"Anthony and Daljang were outstanding members of our Essex Rebels men’s basketball 1st team, Makyle was a talented basketball player who was a member of our BUCS basketball team and Eva undertook several roles in our Essex Blades Dance Club and was active in many other clubs and societies.
"Their loss will be felt by their families and closest friends and by all our university community.
"In classrooms, in halls, in shared moments of laughter and learning – they were part of us, and their absence will be felt profoundly.
"At a time like this, words can never describe our sadness and emotion. But it is more important than ever that we come together, support one another, and honour their memory.
"In the coming days, we will share details of a time and place for our university community to gather in remembrance, to reflect on their lives, and to stand alongside those who loved them.
"This news will affect each of us in different ways and if you need help or support, details of where you can find this are provided below.
"In the coming days and weeks, we will find ways to honour Makyle, Anthony, Eva, and Daljang and ensure their light continues to shine in our university community.
"For now, we hold their families, their friends, and each other in our hearts."
Essex University say their students should talk to someone if they need to - https://tinyurl.com/Essex-Uni-announcement
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Book of Condolence: Pay tribute to the four students killed in Magdalen Street crash
"A Book of Condolence has been opened to pay tribute to the four students killed in Magdalen Street crash in Colchester on Saturday, February 1, 2025. They were Makyle Bailey, 22, Eva Darold-Tchikaya, 21, Anthony Hibbert, 24, and Daljang Wol, 22."
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Send us your tributes to the four students killed in Magdalen Street crashSorry for the loss of the for people gone but not forgotten
Send us your tributes to the four students killed in Magdalen Street crashHeartbroken about the loss of the four young lives. So many people grieving,which shows how loved and respected they all were.
Send us your tributes to the four students killed in Magdalen Street crashAbsolutely tragic . My deepest sympathy and condolences to all the families. I'm devasted for you all . There really are no words for such a dreadful tragedy such as this. RIP to the 4 angels. God bless them all and their families. Sending love to you all.
Send us your tributes to the four students killed in Magdalen Street crashI am so sorry to hear this tragic news that four young lives were lost so needlessly. May their souls rest in peace and may their families get their support they need at this time xx
Send us your tributes to the four students killed in Magdalen Street crashGonna miss you Makyle. You were always so positive and a great energy to be around at work and always turned a bad shift into one to remember for all the laughs we had. Gonna miss you.
Send us your tributes to the four students killed in Magdalen Street crashThoughts and prayers to you all at this heartbreaking time x
Send us your tributes to the four students killed in Magdalen Street crashIn our thoughts💔💔💔💔
Send us your tributes to the four students killed in Magdalen Street crashR.I.P to all of you. Such tragedy you had your lives ahead of you and for it to be taken so tragically is absolutely heartbreaking. My thoughts are with all your families at this awfully sad time x
Send us your tributes to the four students killed in Magdalen Street crashDarling Makyle, may you and your friends dance with the angels, from my heart to yours, ‘“ Goodbyes are only for those who love with their eye's, because for those who love with their heart and soul there’s no such thing as separation”. Rumi. ♥️
Send us your tributes to the four students killed in Magdalen Street crashI didn’t know them but my heart goes to to all the family of these young people. 😞
Book of Condolence: Pay tribute to the four students killed in Magdalen Street crash
A Book of Condolence has been opened to pay tribute to the four students killed in Magdalen Street crash in Colchester on Saturday, February 1, 2025. They were Makyle Bailey, 22, Eva Darold-Tchikaya, 21, Anthony Hibbert, 24, and Daljang Wol, 22.
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