Man dead after "massive bang" heard on South Yorkshire street
Police said a man was found dead as officers, fire crews and ambulance teams responded and closed Clifton Mount while enquiries continued.
- On Tuesday, September 29, a man was found dead following an explosion on Clifton Mount in Rotherham. Emergency services arrived after locals reported a "massive bang" in the area.
- South Yorkshire Police believe the incident was caused by a "household accident," though investigations remain ongoing to confirm exact circumstances. The explosion occurred in a residential area near a three-storey block of flats.
- Cadent Gas confirmed it was "not an issue related to our gas network." Police added that "initial enquiries indicate that there is no risk to the wider community."
- Officers evacuated residents from the three-storey block of flats near the explosion site. Local resident Craig Cockram told the BBC, "I'm just shocked, bemused. I can't believe what's happened."
- Police remained at the scene on Wednesday morning with a cordon still in place. Although Clifton Mount was closed for emergency operations, authorities have since reopened the road to the public.
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