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Woman Dies Following Newport Flat Fire

A woman has died following a fire at a flat in Newport.

As previously reported by Isle of Wight Radio, firefighters were called to Pyle Street in Newport last Monday (June 1).

Police and the ambulance service also attended shortly before 10am.

A 58 year old woman was injured and taken to hospital, before being transferred to the mainland for specialist treatment.

Police have confirmed she has now died.

A Hampshire Constabulary spokesperson said:

"I can confirm the 58-year-old woman who was taken to hospital has now died.

"Her next of kin have been informed and a file will be prepared for the coroner."

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