Collingham house fire kills girl, 8, and woman, 33, as police probe launched

Family members, including a five-year-old boy and man, aged 34, were also seriously injured after the blaze broke out at a Collingham home about 7am today.

A 53-year-old woman was also led to safety as fire crews rushed to the scene on Woodhill Road, Collingham, this morning.

Nottinghamshire Police Area 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.



“A five-year-old boy and a 34-year-old man remain in hospital with serious injuries."

He said that a 53-year-old woman was also rescued from the scene.

Police have confirmed all five people were members of the same family.

Chief Insp Stapleford added: “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.”

If you have any information call Nottinghamshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 189 of 15 December 2018.



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