'Sad update' Teenager Coby Keogh dies in Blackpool house fire linked to e-bike
Blackpool teenager Coby Keogh has tragically passed away in a house fire suspected to be caused by an e-bike. A 19-year-old man remains in a serious condition.
“Our thoughts are with Coby’s loved ones at this time”.
Coby Keogh was taken to hospital on Tuesday last week (June 30) following a blaze at a property in Redcar Road.
A 19-year-old man was also taken to hospital and remains in a serious condition.
In a statement Lancashire Police said: “We told you last week about a house fire in Blackpool and we have a sad update to bring you.
“Emergency services received a report of a house fire on Redcar Road at 9:37am on Tuesday June 30th.
“Two people, a 19-year-old man and a 13-year-old boy were taken to hospital with serious injuries and very sadly the 13-year-old, who can now be named as Coby Keogh died from his injuries on Sunday.
“Our thoughts are with Coby’s loved ones at this time, and they are being supported by specially trained officers.”
“A file will be prepared for HM Coroner.
“The 19-year-old remains in a serious condition and three other people in the house suffered minor injuries.
“An investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing between police and the fire and rescue service and there is no third-party involvement.
“At this time, we believe the fire was started by an e-bike.
Two GoFundMe pages have been set up for the family of the 19-year-old who remains in hospital.