Two cyclists die in Purley collision
Thames Valley Police (TVP) said police were called shortly before 9pm to a fear for welfare incident at an address in Purley Rise, where a black BMW convertible was seen by police.
The BMW, which was travelling on the A329 Purley Rise, subsequently collided with two cyclists, who both died at the scene.
Specialist officers were yesterday in the process of informing and supporting their next of kin.
The injured driver of the BMW was taken by ambulance to the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading.
The A329 Purley Rise, between the junctions of Westbury Lane and Sherwood Rise, was closed whilst officers examined the scene, but reopened at around 7am today (Friday).
TVP have referred the incident to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC).
A man has been arrested in connection with the incident.
Anybody with any information about the collision, or who witnessed the black BMW convertible travelling shortly before the collision, should contact police on the non emergency telephone number, 101.
Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously, telephone 0800 555 111.