Woman dies following house fire in Telford
A woman rescued from a house fire in Donnington has died in hospital.
The fire broke out at a house in The Glebelands, Donnington, at 4.15pm yesterday afternoon, the woman suffered serious injuries and went into cardiac arrest.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
“The woman received advanced life support at the scene and was transferred to hospital by ambulance on blue lights and sirens whilst receiving further emergency treatment on route to the Princess Royal Hospital.
“Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of ambulance crews and hospital medics, nothing could be done to save the woman and she was confirmed dead shortly after arriving at hospital."
A man in his late 30’s, also received treatment at the scene for minor burn injuries and smoke inhalation, but did not require hospital treatment.
Firefighters from Wellington, Telford and Shrewsbury all attended the scene.
