Tributes given to beloved mother who was tragically stabbed in her car before the man responsible was killed by a train.

Tragedy has struck the quiet village of Pangbourne in Berkshire, with the death of Maya Bracken, 56. Neighbours of the woman have described her as ‘a very nice and kind woman who absolutely loved her three children’. It is said that she would do anything for them and that they had a good relationship.

The incident happened shortly before 6pm on Friday. Ms Bracken was found seriously wounded inside a crashed Lexus on the A340 Tidmarsh Road at the junction with Flower’s Hill. Police and paramedics were called to the scene and treated her, but she was sadly declared dead shortly after.

Minutes later an 18-year-old man was killed by a train on nearby tracks in what police are treating as a linked incident. Thames Valley Police has said they believe the deaths are linked and they are not looking for anyone else in connection with them. Detective Superintendent Kevin Brown said: ‘We are in the very early stages of this complex investigation, but we are not currently looking for anyone else in connection with either death’.

The tragedy has rocked the local community. Neighbours have been shocked and saddened by the news, with one saying ‘It’s horrible, I can’t believe what happened’.

Police have released both crime scenes and transport arrangements have resumed. They have asked those affected for patience and advise anyone with any concerns to speak to one of their uniformed officers.

Though neither victim has been formally identified, their next of kin have been informed. Our thoughts are with them during this difficult time.

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