Two injured in leap from burning flat in Edinburgh

TWO people were taken to hospital today after they leapt from a second floor flat in Edinburgh to escape a blaze.

The 18-year-old woman and 23-year-old man had suffered broken limbs, according to firefighters.

Five other people were led to safety from the block of flats including a 24-year-old pregnant woman, who was also treated for smoke inhalation at the scene.

Firefighters were called at around 2am this morning to the block of flats in Murrayburn Green, Wester Hailes, in Edinburgh.

A spokeswoman for Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Service said: "Once the fire was extinguished firefighters discovered a major gas leak and the neighbouring property was evacuated as well.

"It took around 40 minutes for the gas leak to be stopped. A total of six people were rehoused by the council.

"A fire investigation team is at the scene."

The Scottish Ambulance Service said the two were taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.