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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, shortly after 20:00 BST on Saturday. | Emergency services were called to John Street, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, shortly after 20:00 BST on Saturday. |
| 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. |
| An investigation to determine the cause is continuing. | |
| 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." |
| The clear-up operation was continuing on Monday morning | The clear-up operation was continuing on Monday morning |
| A spokesperson for Bassetlaw District Council said about 50 people from 35 properties were evacuated on the night but residents had since been able to return to all but 16. | A spokesperson for Bassetlaw District Council said about 50 people from 35 properties 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. The council said a number of families would not be allowed back for a "considerable period of time". | Temporary accommodation is being provided to those still unable to return. The council said a number of families would not be allowed back for a "considerable period of time". |
| On Monday, a BBC reporter at the scene said the road outside the affected houses had been cleared. | On Monday, a BBC reporter at the scene said the road outside the affected houses had been cleared. |
| Vehicles from a demolition company and the council housing repair were at the blast site. | Vehicles from a demolition company and the council housing repair were at the blast site. |
| Police said the two houses either side of the affected house would most likely have to be demolished. | Police said the two houses either side of the affected house would most likely have to be demolished. |
| The blast was declared a major incident by the emergency services | The blast was declared a major incident by the emergency services |
| Debbie Adams, who lives just a few houses away, said the explosion shook her house and filled her dining room with dust. | Debbie Adams, who lives just a few houses away, said the explosion shook her house and filled her dining room with dust. |
| She was told to leave by the emergency services and said she did not know when she might get back in. | She was told to leave by the emergency services and said she did not know when she might get back in. |
| Piotr Peruki, whose house backs onto the scene, was offered a place in the community centre but spent Saturday night in his car. | Piotr Peruki, whose house backs onto the scene, was offered a place in the community centre but spent Saturday night in his car. |
| His 14-year-old son, who went to stay with friends in Sheffield, is still affected by the shock. | His 14-year-old son, who went to stay with friends in Sheffield, is still affected by the shock. |
| "For him it was a very bad experience, he is scared. | "For him it was a very bad experience, he is scared. |
| "He says he does not want to stay here, he wants to move house, he does not feel safe because maybe the accident will happen again. | "He says he does not want to stay here, he wants to move house, he does not feel safe because maybe the accident will happen again. |
| "It had a very big impact on him." | "It had a very big impact on him." |
| Purvi Srikenthen, who runs a local shop, said: "We heard there were lots of families affected and children affected. | Purvi Srikenthen, who runs a local shop, said: "We heard there were lots of families affected and children affected. |
| "So we have tried to give them what they need, especially with food." | "So we have tried to give them what they need, especially with food." |
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