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Cyclists killed by police probe car in Purley on Thames Two cyclists killed by car in Purley on Thames
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Two cyclists were killed when they were struck by a car involved in a police incident in a flood-hit village. Two cyclists were killed when they were struck by a car after police were called to a village.
Officers had been called to Purley Rise in the flood-hit village of Purley on Thames, West Berkshire, at about 21:00 GMT on Thursday. Officers were responding to a "fear-for-welfare" call in Purley Rise, Purley on Thames, West Berkshire, at about 21:00 GMT on Thursday.
They were responding to a "fear-for-welfare" call and became aware of a black BMW related to the call-out. A black BMW related to the call-out struck the cyclists, who both died at the scene, Thames Valley Police said. The driver was later arrested.
The vehicle struck both cyclists who died at the scene, Thames Valley Police said. The driver was later arrested. The Independent Police Complaints Commission has been informed.
The force has referred the incident to the Independent Police Complaints Commission. 'Absolutely shocked'
A spokesman said specialist officers were supporting next of kin and that the road remained closed between the junctions of Westbury Lane and Sherwood Rise while the scene was examined. A police spokesman said officers were supporting next of kin.
The road was closed between the junctions of Westbury Lane and Sherwood Rise during investigations.
Bill Ayling, a councillor on Purley on Thames Parish Council, said he was "absolutely shocked" to hear of the deaths.
He added: "I know the road very well. It is well lit at night and it's up on a hill."
Parish council chairman Rick Jones said: "It's a shock. It's a very quiet village normally."
Anyone who witnessed the collision or saw the BMW beforehand is asked to contact police.Anyone who witnessed the collision or saw the BMW beforehand is asked to contact police.
The A329 between the junctions of Westbury Lane and Sherwood Rise was closed until 07:00 GMT on Friday.