In the night from Sunday to Monday, the police found two women under a bridge on the N18 in Overijssel. One of them died, the other was taken to hospital with injuries. The police suspect a crime.
Police received a call around 1:30 a.m. The women were found on the highway, a police spokesman said. They were found near the Geukerdijk. A steam train regularly crosses the bridge.
It is not yet known who the women are. Police are calling on witnesses to come forward. People are specifically asked about people who saw something striking in the area around 0:30 am.
The road is closed due to the police investigation. Traffic is being diverted.