2 Bodies Found In Burning Vehicle In Oxford

OXFORD, CT — A vehicle found fully engulfed in flames on Route 34 early Thursday morning also contained two dead bodies, according to state police.

Around 4:10 a.m., Troop A in Southbury was advised of a vehicle fire on Roosevelt Drive. Oxford firefighters extinguished the blaze, at which point it was discovered there were two dead persons within the vehicle, police said.

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has taken custody of the bodies for post-mortem examinations. The victims' identities have not yet been released pending further investigation, police said.

The investigation has been assumed by Western District Major Crime Detectives. Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or may have other information is asked to contact Detective Kevin Roberts, WDMC at Troop A-Southbury, 203-267-2200. Reference case #2400210386.