Everything we know about Rotherham explosion as new pictures show the scene

This is the scene on a Rotherham road as police investigations continue at the scene of an explosion.

Police scene of crime officers have now arrived on the location in Clifton Mount as the area around the incident where a man died today (Tuesday, September 29) remains cordoned off.

Here is everything we know about the incident so far:

A man has died following what emergency services have described as an explosion.

Scientific support officers have arrived on the scene late this afternoon as the investigation continues with their van now seen at the cordon.

Crime scene investigation officers are now at the scene.

Eyewitnesses have described eight police cars at the scene, and a dark blue tactical support group van.

Police were called to Clifton Mount, Rotherham at 1.18pm after locals reported a “massive bang” in the area.

Police say that a man was found dead at the scene

South Yorkshire Police, South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service and the Yorkshire Ambulance Service have all been on the scene this afternoon

Clifton Mount is currently closed while emergency services remain there

Police say enquiries are ongoing to identify the cause of the explosion.

Police are urging people to avoid the area if possible.

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