Two men have died after a car collided with two cyclists in High Wycombe

They were involved in a crash on the A40, just near West Wycombe, on Monday evening.

At around 6.30pm a collision occurred between a grey Volkswagen Golf R and the two men, who were on road bikes.

Paramedics attended but both men, who were aged 52 and 56 and from the local area, were pronounced dead at the scene.

Officers have traced the next of kin of both men and they are being supported by specially trained officers.

The driver of the car is assisting the police with their enquiries.

Inspector Andy Tester of the Joint Operations Roads Policing Unit, said: “This incident has tragically led to the deaths of two cyclists. Our thoughts remain with their families at this difficult time.

“We are carrying out a thorough investigation to establish the full circumstances of this collision.

“As such we are asking anyone who may have witnessed the collision to please come forward.

“Additionally we would ask anyone who may have seen a Grey Volkswagen Golf R or the two cyclists travelling on the A40 Wycombe Road near to the junction of Old Dashwood Hill prior to 6.30pm to please get in touch.

“We would also ask anyone who was travelling on the same stretch and has dash-cam footage to please check it to see if it may show either the cyclists or the Golf.”

Anyone with information should call Thames Valley Police on 101 quoting reference 1111 01/06/20.