Two men have been killed in a house fire in Croydon, south London, police say.

Firefighters and other emergency services were called to an address on Sanderstead Road, south Croydon, just before 11pm last night.

Two men were pronounced dead at the scene. Police are working to inform their next of kin.

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Two other men are in a life-threatening condition in hospital, while a fifth has been discharged after suffering minor injuries.

Two of the three injured men self-presented at hospital after emergency services attended the scene.

The fire broke out in a terraced house with its windows boarded up.

At least four fire engines fought the blaze last night, with crime scene tents later erected around the property.

Police and firefighters are investigating the cause of the blaze.

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