Man and woman found dead in car at Dorset country park

A man and woman have been found dead in a car at a Dorset beauty spot.

The bodies, which have not yet been identified, were discovered at Durlston Country Park by passers-by on Monday morning, who called 999.

Emergency services rushed to the popular nature reserve but the pair were pronounced dead at the scene.

A statement from Dorset Police said: “We were called at 8.17 am on Monday 3rd August 2020 by the fire service to reports that two people had been found unresponsive in a car parked at Durlston Country Park on Lighthouse Road, Swanage.

“Officers have attended the incident, along with the ambulance service. The road leading to the country park has been closed and a cordon is in place.

“Very sadly the body of a man and a woman were found inside the vehicle.

“Enquiries are underway to identify the individuals, establish the circumstances of the deaths and inform their next of kin.

"The coroner has been informed.”