Investigation underway into cause of helicopter crash near Lancaster in which two people died

Helicopter crash near Lancaster: Village pilot and German exchange student, 16, named as victims

Three fire engines from Lancaster, Morecambe, and Bolton-le-Sands were called to the scene in Marlborough Road at around 3.25am on Sunday (May 29).

Firefighters used four breathing apparatus, one hose reel, and a positive pressure ventilation unit to extinguish the flames.

One person was rescued from the flat before receiving medical treatment.

Crews were in attendance for approximately one hour.

- Get out. Stay out. Call 999.

- Leave the building immediately and do not re-enter.

- Do not attempt to tackle the fire yourself.

- Close the kitchen door on your way out to help prevent the fire or smoke spreading.

- Never throw water on an oil fire.

- Shout for help to alert others.

- Stay low where the cleaner air is.

- Try to block the bottom of the door with a blanket or other items to prevent smoke escaping.

- Move to the window to let firefighters know your location.