Woman arrested after two pedestrians die in Caversham car crash
A woman has been arrested after two pedestrians were killed in a car crash. A blue Volkswagen Tiguan struck two women – aged 72 and 68 – on Peppard Road in Caversham, Reading, shortly before 08:00 BST.They were both pronounced dead at the scene.Police said a 47-year-old woman from Reading has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. She remains in custody.
Sgt Matthew Cadmore, of Thames Valley Police, said: "Firstly, I want to express my deepest condolences to the families of those who tragically died in this collision."An investigation has been launched and we have already made an arrest."I am appealing to anyone who witnessed this incident and hasn't already come forward, to please get in touch."He added that anyone with dash-cam, CCTV or doorbell footage should contact the force.
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