House fire 'murders' may be linked to A66 gang crash as girl, 7, feared dead
Two people have died following a devastating house fire in Grangetown, Middlesbrough.
TL;DR
- Two people died in a house fire on Birchington Avenue, Grangetown, Middlesbrough.
- One woman is in critical condition, and three others suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
- A murder investigation has been launched by Cleveland Police.
- Police are considering a possible link between the fire and a fatal crash on the A66 that killed seven people.
- The investigation is exploring connections to criminal gangs and organized crime.
- A seven-year-old girl is feared to be among the deceased.
- Armed officers were present at the scene of the fire.
- Several arrests have been made in connection with the A66 crash, involving alleged organized crime group participation and threats to kill.