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Two cyclists killed by car in Purley on Thames Two cyclists killed by car in Purley on Thames
(about 2 hours later)
Two cyclists were killed when they were struck by a car after police were called to a village. Two cyclists were killed when they were struck by a car in a village during a suspected police pursuit.
Officers were responding to a "fear-for-welfare" call in Purley Rise, Purley on Thames, West Berkshire, at about 21:00 GMT on Thursday. It followed a police call-out to a "fear-for-welfare" incident in Purley Rise, Purley on Thames, West Berkshire, at about 21:00 GMT on Thursday.
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. Officers became aware of a black BMW convertible related to the call that struck the cyclists, both of whom died at the scene. A man was later arrested.
The Independent Police Complaints Commission has been informed.The Independent Police Complaints Commission has been informed.
'Absolutely shocked''Absolutely shocked'
Nearby residents have told the BBC they heard a loud bang, with police on the scene almost immediately.
A police spokesman said officers were supporting next of kin.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.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.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."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."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.