A MURDER investigation has been launched after a woman was fatally stabbed in Pangbourne yesterday evening.
At 5.45pm, Thames Valley Police were originally called to a road traffic collision on the A340 Tidmarsh Road at the junction with Flower’s Hill.
The driver of a Lexus, a 56-year-old woman, was treated for stab wounds at the scene, but paramedics were unable to save her.
Then, at 6.15pm, Thames Valley Police and British Transport Police officers were called to the railway track near Pangbourne, where an 18-year-old died.
While neither have been formally identified, police said their next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.
Pangbourne railway station and all four railway lines were closed, as well as Tidmarsh Road, so police could investigate. They have since reopened.
Senior Investigating Officer Detective Superintendent Kevin Brown, Head of the Major Crime Unit, said: “We have launched a murder investigation after the death of a woman near Flower’s Hill, Pangbourne, and the associated discovery of a deceased man at Pangbourne railway station.
“Firstly, I would like to send my condolences on behalf of the force to loved ones of both at this extremely difficult time.
“We are in the very early stages of this complex investigation, but we are not currently looking for anyone else in connection with either death.
“We are still investigating but are treating the two deaths as linked; we are keeping an open mind as to the circumstances of each. There is no wider threat to the public from these sad and tragic incidents.
“We would ask anyone with information about the deaths to please call 101 or make a report on our website, quoting reference number 43240005369.”
He continued: “After initial significant disturbance to the roads and railway network both scenes have been released and normal transport arrangements for both have resumed. I would like to say thank you to those affected for your patience.
“Members of the public are likely to see an increased police presence while we continue to investigate and we would advise anyone with any concerns to please speak to one of our uniformed officers.”
