Two men have died and two more are in a critical condition after a house fire.
Another man was injured in the blaze which happened on Friday night in Croydon, south London, the Metropolitan Police said.
Emergency services were called to Sanderstead Road where two men were declared dead. Police are trying to trace their family.
Another man was taken to hospital from the scene where he is suffering life-threatening injuries.
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Two men took themselves to hospital. One has been discharged, but the other is also suffering life-threatening injuries.
The cause of the fire is being investigated.
In a statement, the Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called by the London Fire Brigade at 10.48pm on Friday December 29 to a house fire in Sanderstead Road, South Croydon. Officers attended along with LFB and the London Ambulance Service.
“Two men, no further details, were sadly pronounced dead at the scene. Officers are working to inform their next of kin.
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“A third man was taken to hospital where he remains in a life-threatening condition.
“A fourth and fifth man later self-presented at hospital. One of the men is in a life-threatening condition and the other has since been discharged. The cause of the fire is under investigation by LFB and police.”
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