Three adults and a child in hospital after major fire in Newcastle - emergency services remain at scene
The North East Ambulance Service says they treated and conveyed four patients to hospital for further treatment after being called to the Elswick area of Newcastle
by Sonia Sharma · ChronicleLiveFour people including a child have been taken to hospital after a major fire incident in Newcastle.
Firefighters, ambulance crews and police officers were called to the Violet Close area of Elswick at around 12.45am on Wednesday. Three adults and a child were taken to hospital.
The area was cordoned off and roads were closed while emergency services remained at the scene. A spokesperson for North East Ambulance Service said: "We were called to an incident in the Elswick area of Newcastle at 00.45h today.
“We dispatched four paramedic crews, four crews from our hazardous area response team (HART), a doctor, a specialist paramedic, a clinical team leader, a duty officer and a tactical advisor to the scene. We treated and conveyed four patients - three adults and one child - to hospital for further treatment."
A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: "Shortly before 12.45am today (Wednesday), police were contacted by Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service, who are dealing with a fire at an address in the Violet Close area of Newcastle. Emergency services remain in attendance at the scene.
"Road closures are in place on Buddle Road and the surrounding area, and motorists and residents are advised to avoid the area and to keep doors and windows closed if they see and smell smoke."
The fire service said their crews were dealing with a "large scale" incident. The Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service added: "We currently have several firefighting appliances in attendance at a large scale incident in Violet Close, Newcastle. Please avoid the area and keep doors and windows closed until further notice. Thank you."
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