Tarlac police probes 2 found dead in car along TPLEx

MANILA, Philippines — The Tarlac Provincial Police Office on Wednesday said it was investigating an incident in which two people were found dead inside a car stopped along the Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEx).

In a statement, the provincial police said the car was found along the southbound segment of TPLEx in Barangay San Francisco in Victoria town, Tarlac, also on Wednesday, but it did not provide any further details.

“At present, the incident is currently undergoing a thorough investigation by the authorities with the help of the Tarlac Forensic Unit,” the provincial police explained.

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“We expect that the forensic examination and other necessary processes will be completed soon to help resolve the said incident,” it added.

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The Tarlac Provincial Police Office also assured that it will provide further updates as the investigation progresses and reminded the public to only rely on official statements from the Philippine National Police and other government agencies concerned.

This is a developing story. /cb