A MAN has been killed and a woman rushed to hospital after a fire erupted at a home.

       Emergency crews were scrambled to the burning house in Tipton, West Midlands, at around 8pm yesterday.

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       Shocking photos show the house has been burnt out Credit: SnapperSK 3

       A man was killed in the blaze and a woman is now in hospital Credit: SnapperSK

       Firefighters managed to pull the man and woman from the building and give them CPR.

       Tragically, the man was already in a critical condition and was declared dead shortly after.

       The woman was given treatment at the scene before being rushed to hospital for "emergency care".

       Dramatic pictures from the scene showed a huge emergency presence and clouds of dark smoke in the air.

       A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “On arrival at the scene, crews found two occupants who had been rescued from the property by fire colleagues and were being given CPR.

       “One occupant, a man, was in a critical condition. The team of ambulance staff immediately commenced advanced life support on scene but sadly, despite the best efforts of the emergency services team, nothing could be done to save the man and he was confirmed deceased a short time later.

       “The second occupant, a woman, received advanced treatment by ambulance staff who were able to stabilise her condition before she was conveyed on blue lights to Russells Hall Hospital for further emergency care.

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       Cops are at the scene Credit: SnapperSK