Two people found dead in camper van after New Forest cider festival

15 October 2025 , 21:01

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Two people found dead in camper van after New Forest cider festival

Two people were discovered dead in a camper van after attending a cider festival in a national park.

Emergency services were called to the vehicle on Pound Lane, Burley, in the New Forest on Sunday 12 October, where the bodies were found.

A Hampshire Constabulary spokesperson said the deceased were a 38-year-old woman and a 45-year-old man from Blandford Forum, Dorset.

He said: "Shortly after midday on Sunday, October 12, our colleagues at South Central Ambulance Service notified us of the unexpected deaths of two people inside a parked camper van on Pound Lane, Burley. Officers attended the scene."

"A 38-year-old woman and a 45-year-old man, both from Blandford Forum, were pronounced dead at the scene."

"Their next of kin have been informed and a file will be prepared for the coroner."

A New Forest Cider spokesperson said the pair had attended its craft cider festival over the weekend.

They said: "We are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic deaths of two people who attended the New Forest Cider Festival last weekend."

"Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with their family and friends at this unimaginably difficult time."

"The incident happened overnight on Saturday in a private vehicle parked on site and was not related to the festival’s activities or operations."

"Hampshire Police have confirmed there are no suspicious circumstances, and we continue to cooperate fully with their enquiries."

"Out of respect for the families, we will not be making any further comment at this time."

Elizabeth Baker

Technology & Business Editor