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| Worksop explosion: Man killed in blast that destroyed houses | Worksop explosion: Man killed in blast that destroyed houses |
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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 a house explosion that wrecked multiple properties and led to dozens of evacuations. | A man has died in a house explosion that wrecked multiple properties and led to dozens of evacuations. |
| Homes in John Street, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, were evacuated and emergency services were called to the scene just before 20:00 BST on Saturday. | Homes in John Street, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, were evacuated and emergency services were called to the scene just before 20:00 BST on Saturday. |
| The terraced home where the explosion happened was destroyed and two neighbouring houses had partially collapsed, with eight other properties and 20 cars damaged by debris. | The terraced home where the explosion happened was destroyed and two neighbouring houses had partially collapsed, with eight other properties and 20 cars damaged by debris. |
| On Sunday, police confirmed the body of a man, in his 50s, had been found in the wreckage while another person was taken to hospital with minor injuries and later discharged. | On Sunday, police confirmed the body of a man, in his 50s, had been found in the wreckage while another person was taken to hospital with minor injuries and later discharged. |
| 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. | 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. | Everyone else who may have been in the area at the time has been accounted for, police added. |
| Police said it would remain at the scene overnight on Sunday and into Monday morning | |
| An investigation to establish the cause of the explosion continues, police said. | An investigation to establish the cause of the explosion continues, police said. |
| 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. | 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 accommodation at the nearby Crown Place Community Centre, while others have been staying with family and friends. | She said the council had provided alternative accommodation at the nearby Crown Place Community Centre, while others have been staying with family and friends. |
| Ch Insp Clive Collings said: "This is an extremely serious incident that has led to a man's untimely death. | Ch 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." |
| Anyone with concerns is encouraged to contact the force or speak to an officer at the scene, he added. | |
| Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) said specialist urban search and rescue teams were called in to search the area after the blast. | Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) said specialist urban search and rescue teams were called in to search the area after the blast. |
| Residents said emergency services were quickly on the scene | |
| Later, demolition workers - including a cherry picker vehicle - attended the scene after midday on Sunday. | Later, demolition workers - including a cherry picker vehicle - attended the scene after midday on Sunday. |
| Residents, who live near John Street, described "chaos" in the wake of the explosion. | 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. | |
| One resident told the BBC there was thick black smoke in the street as some people ran towards the wrecked house to try to help. | One resident told the BBC there was thick black smoke in the street as some people ran towards the wrecked house to try to help. |
| Bryony Wilkinson, who lives in John Street and was in her house at the time of the explosion, said: "It started off with a really loud bang and afterwards the whole house felt like it was shaking. | Bryony Wilkinson, who lives in John Street and was in her house at the time of the explosion, said: "It started off with a really loud bang and afterwards the whole house felt like it was shaking. |
| "It put me into shock and I froze for five seconds. I could hear a commotion outside and saw the black smoke outside." | "It put me into shock and I froze for five seconds. I could hear a commotion outside and saw the black smoke outside." |
| The road remained closed throughout Saturday afternoon | The road remained closed throughout Saturday afternoon |
| On Sunday afternoon, a police spokesperson at the scene told the BBC that firefighters had ended their search operation. | On Sunday afternoon, a police spokesperson at the scene told the BBC that firefighters had ended their search operation. |
| Meanwhile, demolition company Elite Group Demolition said it was waiting for permission to remove a dangerous wall. | Meanwhile, demolition company Elite Group Demolition said it was waiting for permission to remove a dangerous wall. |
| A Cadent gas van also passed though the cordon. | A Cadent gas van also passed though the cordon. |
| Purvi Srikenthan, who runs the Today's Local shop on nearby Sandy Lane, said she had been helping provide free food to families who were staying at the community centre. | Purvi Srikenthan, who runs the Today's Local shop on nearby Sandy Lane, said she had been helping provide free food to families who were staying at the community centre. |
| The 43-year-old said: "We are here to help local people because we are part of the community. | The 43-year-old said: "We are here to help local people because we are part of the community. |
| "There's a lot of families and children affected so we thought we might be able to help them and provide food. | "There's a lot of families and children affected so we thought we might be able to help them and provide food. |
| "I only just heard the news that a man has died which is really sad. I feel so sorry for that family and all of the people who are affected." | "I only just heard the news that a man has died which is really sad. I feel so sorry for that family and all of the people who are affected." |
| Purvi Srikenthan donated snacks and other items to affected people | Purvi Srikenthan donated snacks and other items to affected people |
| Crews from fire stations in Warsop, Worksop, Mansfield and Clowne arrived at the scene soon after the explosion. | Crews from fire stations in Warsop, Worksop, Mansfield and Clowne arrived at the scene soon after the explosion. |
| Andy Wade, 59, says he lives 2.5 miles (4km) away but arrived at the scene because he knew the man who died. | Andy Wade, 59, says he lives 2.5 miles (4km) away but arrived at the scene because he knew the man who died. |
| He said he "kept himself to himself most of the time". | He said he "kept himself to himself most of the time". |
| "I just heard a bang and I thought that's loud," Mr Wade said. | "I just heard a bang and I thought that's loud," Mr Wade said. |
| "About 20 minutes later it all started appearing on Facebook and everyone got in touch with me to say there's been an explosion on John Street. | "About 20 minutes later it all started appearing on Facebook and everyone got in touch with me to say there's been an explosion on John Street. |
| "When the photos started coming through I knew whose house it was. I don't know the circumstances but I'm obviously very upset." | "When the photos started coming through I knew whose house it was. I don't know the circumstances but I'm obviously very upset." |
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