Two people have been left in hospital after a fire at a North East care home last night.

It happened at around 4.44pm at Dunes Care Home in Redcar.

A number of fire appliances from Middlesbrough, Stockton and Redcar attended the scene.

Two casualties were taken to the hospital as a result, however, injuries are not yet known.

The Northern Echo has contacted Cleveland Fire Brigade for comment and more information.

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