Police remain at scene of fatal explosion which they believe was "household accident"

Police remain at the scene as they continue their investigations into an explosion which resulted in one man’s death in Rotherham.

At around 1.20pm on Monday, September 29, police and firefighters rushed to Clifton Mount near Rotherham town centre following reports of an explosion.

Upon their arrival they found a man who had died at the scene.

Police remain at the scene on Wednesday (September 30) morning with a cordon still in place but say they believe the incident was caused by a “household accident”.

Investigations into the cause of the explosion are ongoing, however police have said that they believe it to have been caused by a “household accident.”

As of 9.30am on Wednesday, September 30, police remain on the scene and the road is still closed.

A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Enquiries are continuing following an explosion in Rotherham on Tuesday (29 September).

“At 1.18pm on Tuesday we were alerted by South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (SYFRS) to reports of an explosion on Clifton Mount.

“Emergency services attended and a man was sadly found deceased.

“We have been working at pace with SYFRS to carry out enquiries and while the exact cause of the explosion has not yet been confirmed, at this stage in our investigation we believe it to have been caused by a household accident.

“There is no risk to the wider public and we are continuing to carry out enquiries to fully understand the circumstances of this tragic incident.”