Two women killed in Aberdeen flat fire

Two women have died and a baby was taken to hospital in Aberdeen following a fire in a flat.

Emergency services were called to the scene on the city’s Back Hilton Road at around 6pm on Monday.

Police Scotland said the two women were pronounced dead at the scene.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said five casualties were rescued and treated by the Scottish Ambulance Service.

Police said the baby was taken to hospital as a precaution and was later discharged, and four people were treated at the scene by ambulance staff.

Neighbouring properties were evacuated as a precaution while emergency services dealt with what the fire service described as an “extremely challenging” incident.

The SFRS sent seven appliances and two specialist units to the scene and extinguished the blaze.

A Police Scotland spokespersonsaid:“ajointinvestigation with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is ongoing to establish the full circumstances.

“However, there are no apparent suspicious circumstances at this time.”

The road was closed for a time but later reopened.

SFRS area commander Andrew Wright said: “Sadly, two people passed away at the scene. “Our thoughts are with all of those affected by this incident at this difficult time.

“Our crews demonstrated unwavering dedication and professionalism as they dealt with an extremely challenging incident.”

A spokesperson for the Scottish Ambulance Service said: “Fourteen resources were dispatched to the scene including ambulances, trauma teams and special operation response teams.

“Four patients were treated and discharged at scene and one paediatric patient was transported to hospital as a precaution.”