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| Man who died in Worksop house explosion named | Man who died in Worksop house explosion named |
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| David Howard died at the scene, police said | David Howard died at the scene, police said |
| A man who died in a house explosion that saw dozens of people evacuated from their homes has been named as David Howard. | A man who died in a house explosion that saw dozens of people evacuated from their homes has been named as David Howard. |
| Emergency services were called to John Street, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, on Saturday shortly before 20:00 BST. | Emergency services were called to John Street, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, on Saturday shortly before 20:00 BST. |
| Nottinghamshire Police said officers recovered the 53-year-old's body from under debris following the blast. | Nottinghamshire Police said officers recovered the 53-year-old's body from under debris following the blast. |
| His daughters have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers, the force added. | His daughters have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers, the force added. |
| Neighbouring properties were also severely damaged by the blast | Neighbouring properties were also severely damaged by the blast |
| A major incident was declared by emergency services following the explosion on Saturday evening. | A major incident was declared by emergency services following the explosion on Saturday evening. |
| One terraced house was destroyed and two more partially collapsed. | One terraced house was destroyed and two more partially collapsed. |
| Eight further properties and 20 cars were damaged by debris, police said, with one other person treated for minor injuries. | Eight further properties and 20 cars were damaged by debris, police said, with one other person treated for minor injuries. |
| The force said 35 houses were evacuated on the night but residents had since been able to return to all but 16. | |
| Temporary accommodation is being provided to those still unable to return. | |
| Det Ch Insp Ruby Burrow, from Nottinghamshire Police, said: "Our thoughts are very much with David's loved ones at this devastating time. | Det Ch Insp Ruby Burrow, from Nottinghamshire Police, said: "Our thoughts are very much with David's loved ones at this devastating time. |
| "He has lost his life in truly tragic circumstances, and we would ask everyone to respect his daughters' privacy. | "He has lost his life in truly tragic circumstances, and we would ask everyone to respect his daughters' privacy. |
| "Our investigation to establish exactly what happened is ongoing and we are working hard to find the answers his family needs. | "Our investigation to establish exactly what happened is ongoing and we are working hard to find the answers his family needs. |
| "We would ask that while the investigation is being carried out that people avoid speculation both online and in the community." | "We would ask that while the investigation is being carried out that people avoid speculation both online and in the community." |
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