A house fire in Croydon has left two people dead and two others fighting for their lives. The blaze occurred in Sanderstead Road last night (December 29).
Its cause is not yet known. Photos from the scene show forensic tents in place.
A spokesperson for the Met said: "Police were called by the London Fire Brigade (LFB) 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.
"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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