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Bodies found inside burning car | Bodies found inside burning car |
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Two bodies have been found inside a burning car that was parked in a lay-by. | Two bodies have been found inside a burning car that was parked in a lay-by. |
Police have described the deaths as suspicious. They were called to the fire by drivers who spotted the car on Tuesday night in Leicestershire. | Police have described the deaths as suspicious. They were called to the fire by drivers who spotted the car on Tuesday night in Leicestershire. |
The scene, on the A47 at the junction north of Earl Shilton, was cordoned off after the discovery at about 2315 BST. | The scene, on the A47 at the junction north of Earl Shilton, was cordoned off after the discovery at about 2315 BST. |
Leicestershire Police said they were due to conduct a full examination of the car and the scene. | Leicestershire Police said they were due to conduct a full examination of the car and the scene. |
People who saw the car pulling in to the lay-by have been asked to contact police. | People who saw the car pulling in to the lay-by have been asked to contact police. |
The police spokeswoman declined to say if the bodies were male or female. | The police spokeswoman declined to say if the bodies were male or female. |
The A47 is open to traffic and forensic examination has begun at the scene. |