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By GETHIN HICKS and JACK HARDY Published: 12:35 BST, 13 April 2025 | Updated: 12:50 BST, 13 April 2025
A man has been found dead after a suspected gas explosion which left a house decimated.A major incident was declared on Saturday evening when a house on John Street in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, exploded after a major ‘gas leak’.Aerial footage of the home showed the property completely destroyed with a huge amount of debris sprawling onto the street.Nottinghamshire Police have confirmed this afternoon that the body of a man in his 50s was recovered from the wreckage. Emergency services attended to the man but were unable to save him. The male was pronounced dead at the scene. Chief inspector Clive Collings of Nottinghamshire Police said: ‘This is an extremely serious incident that has led to a man’s untimely death.’The man’s family have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers. ‘I have no doubt that this incident will have come as a shock to the community in Worksop.’ Devastating aerial photos show a house struck by a major ‘gas explosion’ in Worksop, Nottinghamshire The terraced property was ‘partially destroyed’ and adjoining homes have also been damagedMultiple residents from in and around John Street were evacuated as emergency services worked at the scene along with colleagues from Nottinghamshire County Council.An investigation is ongoing to establish the cause of the explosion and anyone who may have been in the area at the time is now accounted for.Inspector Collings added: ‘It is likely that the cordon and road closures will remain in place for some time as we carry out our investigations.’I would also like to acknowledge the cooperation of local residents and thank them for their patience.’Officers will remain in the area to carry out enquiries relating to the investigation and anyone with concerns is encouraged to speak with an on-duty officer.’It is an offence to fly a drone over or near to an ongoing emergency response without permission and I would ask that people refrain from doing that.’I would also like to thank all partners, including our emergency services colleagues at Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service and East Midlands Ambulance Service, who have worked throughout the night in response to this incident.’ This is a breaking news story, more to follow.
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Man dead in suspected gas explosion that levelled house and wrecked neighbours as police say everyone else is safe
