Emergency services have descended on a busy road in Newcastle after flames erupted metres away from a popuar restaurant

Police and firefighters have swarmed a busy city street after a huge blaze erupted.

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service is tackling the blaze in Chillingham Road near a popular Greek restaurant, with police closing off the street.

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