Two people have died in a fire at a residence used by Irish students in the Belgian city of Leuven.
Eight Irish students had been rescued from the burning building – while two others, also from Ireland and of Polish and Lithuanian origin, are still unaccounted for.
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The blaze broke out at about 10 past 6 this morning – and Belgian police say they’re now working out the cause of the fire.
The Irish Ambassador has arrived in Leuven to liaise with the students and the authorities.
