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Two cyclists killed in hit-and-run in Bristol | Two cyclists killed in hit-and-run in Bristol |
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Two cyclists have died after being hit by a car in Bristol. | Two cyclists have died after being hit by a car in Bristol. |
The man and woman were struck just before 16:00 GMT on Lower Hanham Road, Hanham. | The man and woman were struck just before 16:00 GMT on Lower Hanham Road, Hanham. |
Avon and Somerset police are searching for the driver, who abandoned the car and left the scene of the collision. | |
An ambulance service spokeswoman said both cyclists had fatal injuries and "were beyond help at the scene". | An ambulance service spokeswoman said both cyclists had fatal injuries and "were beyond help at the scene". |
Police are appealing for witnesses. | Police are appealing for witnesses. |
"Collision investigators are currently at the scene and officers are working to locate the driver," police said. | "Collision investigators are currently at the scene and officers are working to locate the driver," police said. |
The Great Western Ambulance Service spokeswoman said an ambulance, paramedics, and a rapid response vehicle were sent to the scene. | The Great Western Ambulance Service spokeswoman said an ambulance, paramedics, and a rapid response vehicle were sent to the scene. |