Two people taken to hospital with 'life-threatening injuries' after flat fire in Ilkeston

Two people have been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after a flat fire in Ilkeston, Derbyshire.

Emergency services were called to the property in Hallam Court at around 5.45pm on Saturday 29 June.

A woman in her 50s and a man in his 20s, suffered serious injuries and were both taken to hospital to be treated.

A scene remains in place to allow an investigation into the cause of the fire to take place.

Residents will see an increased police presence in the area while investigations continue.

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