The Oxford Mail has opened a book of condolence for a man who has died in a van fire outside a closed village pub on a main road in Oxfordshire.
Emergency services were called to A436 at the junction with the A44 outside the Greedy Goose near Chastleton where a silver Volkswagen Transporter van was on fire on Sunday (May 12) at around 8am.
The fire was extinguished by Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue but a man who was in the van died at the scene, police have confirmed.
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Drone images of the fire, which closed the road in both directions between the A44 and the road for Cornwell, show forensic officers at the scene with the burnt-out vehicle in a nearby layby.
Thames Valley Police has described the death as “unexplained” and do not believe there to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding the incident.
The force has launched an appeal for witnesses and is urging anyone who was in the area between 6.30am and 8.30am to come forward if they witnessed the incident by making a report online or by calling 101, quoting reference 43240219677.
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Book of Condolence
"We have opened a book of condolence for the man who sadly died. This is for anyone who wants to leave a tribute to the man or condolences for their loved ones. Please know we will moderate content to ensure it remains a respectful space."
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Leave your tributes hereYou are with mum and dad again that’s the only comfort knowing that rest in peace ❤️
Leave your tributes hereCant get you out of my head, You have left a hole in many hearts and will be forever missed
Leave your tributes herePaul was a pleasure to have known you always fun to work with I hope you are at peace now my friend! My thoughts and prayers to your family.
Leave your tributes hereMy heartfelt sympathy to Paul’s family and friends.He always had a smile for me and an ear for my troubles.A great bloke I hope he’s at peace,he will be sadly missed.
Leave your tributes hereGod bless, thoughts are with his family and friends. I hope there is some comfort in the thoughts and prayers in his memory.
Leave your tributes herethoughts are with the family
Book of Condolence
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