Investigation after two die in Aberdeen flat fire

Police say at this time there are no apparent suspicious circumstances

An investigation is underway into a fire in Aberdeen which claimed the lives of two women.

Fire crews rescued five other people including a baby from a block of flats in the city’s Back Hilton Road.

The youngster was taken to hospital but was later released.

Firefighters have described being met by extremely challenging conditions while neighbours have expressed their shock at the loss of life.

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