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| Worksop explosion: Man killed in blast that destroyed house | Worksop explosion: Man killed in blast that destroyed house |
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| The man died at the scene, police said | The man died at the scene, police said |
| A man has died in an explosion that destroyed a house and led to evacuations. | |
| Multiple homes in John Street, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, were evacuated and emergency services were called to the scene just before 20:00 BST on Saturday. | |
| On Sunday, police confirmed the body of a man, in his 50s, had been found in the wreckage of the house. | On Sunday, police confirmed the body of a man, in his 50s, had been found in the wreckage of the house. |
| Nottinghamshire Police said emergency services treated the man but were unable to save him and he died at the scene. | Nottinghamshire Police said emergency services treated the man but were unable to save him and he died at the scene. |
| The explosion was declared a major incident by emergency services on Saturday evening. | |
| Everyone else who may have been in the area at the time has been accounted for, police added. | |
| An investigation is under way to establish the cause of the explosion. | |
| Emergency services said the area would remain closed off for some time | |
| A total of 35 properties in the area have been evacuated, with 48 residents needing alternative accommodation, said Julie Leigh, leader of Bassetlaw District Council. | |
| She said the council had provided alternative council at the nearby Crown Place Community Centre, while others have been staying with family and friends. | |
| Chf Insp Clive Collings said: "This is an extremely serious incident that has led to a man's untimely death. | Chf Insp Clive Collings 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. | "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." | "I have no doubt that this incident will have come as a shock to the community in Worksop." |
| He added: "It is likely that the cordon and road closures will remain in place for some time as we carry out our investigations. | |
| "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." | "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." |
| Residents said the emergency services were quickly on the scene | |
| Specialist experts were called in to search the area after the blast, with demolition workers subsequently attending the scene after midday on Sunday. | |
| Residents, who live near John Street, described "chaos" in the wake of the explosion. | |
| They said they had heard a loud crashing sound which immediately prompted a large number of people to rush out into the street. | |
| They told the BBC there was thick black smoke in the street as some people ran towards the wrecked house to try to help. | |
| Police and fire crews were quickly on the scene, residents said. | |
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