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Tragedy Strikes as Second Child Dies in House Fire in East London

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A second child has tragically passed away following a devastating house fire in east London. The incident, which occurred in the morning, led to five individuals being hospitalized. Yesterday, one child lost their life at the scene, while another child succumbed to their injuries overnight, the London Fire Brigade confirmed. Additionally, two adult individuals and two other children were rushed to the hospital as a precaution.

Emergency services, including the Metropolitan Police and London Fire Brigade, swiftly responded to the scene of the tragic incident. The authorities announced the closure of the A4055 road between Dinas Powys and Barry following the early morning collision. The vehicle involved had overturned, heightening concerns about the severity of the incident.

The crash, which took place around 3:50 am, has left the local community devastated. The road closure between McDonalds roundabout and Cross Common Road has had significant repercussions on traffic flows in the area. Authorities are currently conducting a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the collision and the circumstances surrounding it.