A WOMAN aged 33 and an eight-year-old girl have died in a house fire in Nottinghamshire, England.
A man aged 34 and a five-year-old boy suffered serious injuries in the blaze, while a 53-year-old woman was led to safety.
The five people are believed to be members of the same family.
Investigation
Emergency services responded to the fire in Woodhill Road, Collingham at around 7am.
They removed everyone from the house before ambulance crews provided emergency care at the scene and en route to hospital.
“Despite their best efforts it is with sadness that I confirm a girl aged eight and a woman aged 33 have died following the incident,” said Area Chief Inspector Rich Stapleford.
My thoughts and sympathy are with the family of those who died in the terrible house fire at Collingham, Newark. Thank you to @nottsfire @nottspolice for your work today. https://t.co/YzpwlfOv1r
— Robert Jenrick MP (@RobertJenrick) 15 December 2018
“A five-year-old boy and a 34-year-old man remain in hospital with serious injuries.
“A 53-year-old woman was led to safety and looked after at the scene.
“It is believed that all five people were members of the same family.
“The fire was brought under control and a joint fire and police investigation is taking place to establish a cause.”
'Close-knit community'
Inspector Stapleford said the incident would be a devastating blow to the residents of the small village.
“Collingham is a very close-knit community and this includes some of the fire crews who responded,” he said.
“I know this news will hit the village very hard indeed.
“I speak on behalf of all the emergency services who were in attendance when I say our thoughts are with the victims, their families, friends and the community of Collingham at this difficult time.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 189 of December 15, 2018.
