Horror fire kills 8-year-old after telling brother 'your bike's making a noise'

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An eight-year old boy died in a house fire after he alerted his siblings to danger shortly before the fire spread rapidly.It's been claimed Luke Albiston-O'Donnell "probably saved his siblings" after he woke his older brother up and told him his electric bike, which was on charge in the living room, was "making a noise".Just moments later the bike burst into flames, immersing the front room in flames and causing smoke to billow through the house, reports Liverpool Echo.The shocking accident happened at Keele Close, on the Beechwood Estate in Birkenhead, at around 1.45am on August 4 this year.Siblings Ethan, 20, Harry, 11, and Ava, 10, managed to flee the property through an upstairs window - but Luke remained trapped inside.Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.

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