Girl, 8, and woman killed in blaze

AN EIGHT-YEAR-OLD girl and a 33-year-old woman have died in a house fire.

Nottinghamshire Police said emergency services were called to a blaze in a house in Woodhill Road, Collingham, near Newark, at around 7am yesterrday.

Five people – thought to be from the same family – were rescued from the property by firefighters, but two later died.

Chief Inspector Rich Stapleford said: “This morning, our fire and rescue colleagues were able to remove five people from a property affected by fire. Ambulance crews were on scene and provided emergency care at the scene and on 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.”

Mr Stableford said a five-yearold boy and a 34-year-old man remain in hospital with serious injuries, and a 53-year-old woman was lead to safety.

The officer said: “The fire was brought under control and a joint fire and police investigation is taking place to establish a cause.

“Collingham is a very close knit community and this includes some of the fire crews who responded. 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.”