Two people in Pangbourne have died last night due to two serious incidents. 

Last night Thames Valley Police issued a statement that said: "Our officers are currently in Pangbourne dealing with two incidents.

“Road closures are in place on the A340 at the Flowers Hill and Tidmarsh Road junction following a collision involving a vehicle.

“A woman received medical treatment at the scene but sadly died.”

There was also an incident on the railway line at Pangbourne Station around the same time.

The British Transport Police announced this morning that a person has died on the railway tracks.

BTP said in a statement: “Officers were called to the line near Pangbourne railway station at 6.11pm yesterday, January 4, to reports of a casualty on the tracks.

“Paramedics also attended and a person was pronounced dead at the scene.

“British Transport Police are working closely with Thames Valley Police to establish the circumstances leading up to their death.”

The National Police Air Service helicopter was also spotted circling above the station for around 30 minutes from 8.05 pm.

Update: a murder investigation has been launched. Read more here.