Driver released after two pedestrians die in crash

A driver who was arrested after the death of two pedestrians in a crash has been released while police continue their investigation.

The pedestrians, two women aged 68 and 72, were hit by a blue Volkswagen Tiguan on Peppard Road in Caversham, Reading, shortly before 08:00 BST on Friday.

They died at the scene, near Cedarwood Crescent, Thames Valley Police said.

A 47-year-old woman from Reading, arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, has been released under investigation, the force added.

Anyone who may have witnessed the event is urged to contact the force.

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