Two in hospital after fire at Antalya Shawarma in Middlesbrough

Firefighters were called to the Antalya Shawarma shop on Linthorpe Road in Middlesbrough after a blaze broke at 10.45am on Saturday (June 20).

Seven fire crews attended to extinguish the blaze while police closed the road closed and urged people to avoid the area.

Two people were taken by ambulance to James Cook University Hospital for treatment.

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The cause of the fire is not yet known, and the road remains closed with a cordon in place until the building housing the takeaway can be made safe.

Plumes of smoke could be seen across the town as the fire spread, with the fire service previously saying adjacent shops may also be affected.

An eyewitness at the scene said: “It looks so bad, we saw the smoke so thought we’d come have a look. The shop is completely gone.”

Another said: “The smell is horrendous, I just hope everyone is okay. It’s always horrible when someone loses a business they’ve worked hard for.”

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A Cleveland Fire Brigade spokesperson said previously: “We are is currently attending an incident at 276 Linthorpe Road in Middlesbrough.

“Eight fire appliances, an aerial platform and three duty officers are currently in attendance.

“Members of the public are asked to avoid the area where possible to ensure emergency-service vehicles have clear and unrestricted access.

“Further information will be provided when available.”

The North East Ambulance Service confirmed it sent an ambulance crew, one clinical team leader, one duty officer and two HART resources to the scene and took two people to hospital. Their injuries are yet to be confirmed.