Firefighters and passer-by killed by collapsing roof at RAF airfield
The fire on Buckingham Road, Bicester, on the evening of May 15, took the lives of two firefighters and a member of the public.
Firefighters Jennie Logan, 30, and Martyn Sadler, 38, and 57-year-old father-of-two, David Chester, who worked at the site, died while tackling the blaze.
Mr Chester's family said last week that he was trying to help the two firefighters when he was killed.
Thames Valley Police confirmed that post mortem examinations have been carried out on the three people who died following the fire.
The preliminary findings from the post mortem examinations show that all three people died from multiple traumatic injuries.
Two other firefighters who suffered serious injuries remain in hospital in stable conditions.
Asst Chief Constable Dennis Murray said: 'Our thoughts remain first and foremost with the families, friends and colleagues of Jennie Logan, Martyn Sadler and Dave Chester, as well as the injured firefighters and their loved ones, following this tragic incident.
'Our initial investigations suggest that all three sustained injuries in line with those typically caused by the collapse of part of a structure.
'We will make no further comment on the post mortem's preliminary findings. This remains an unexplained death investigation and is being led by our Major Crime Unit, who continue to work with fire investigators and the Health and Safety Executive to ascertain the cause of the fire and the circumstances surrounding the sad deaths of Jennie, Martyn and Dave.
'We again extend our deepest sympathies to everyone who has been affected by this incident.'
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