Two people taken to hospital after house fire in South Hylton

Two people have been taken to hospital following a house fire in South Hylton.

A statement from a North East Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called to a house fire on Cambria Street, Sunderland at 9.35pm last night (Sunday April 21).

“We dispatched two double crewed ambulances, a clinical team leader and three resources from our Hazardous Area Response Team. We were also supported by the Great North Air Ambulance medical car.

“Two patients were transported to Sunderland Royal Hospital.”