Man dead after incident on Rotherham street

A man has died following an explosion on Clifton Mount, Rotherham.

An eyewitness said that there was a “massive bang” at lunchtime today.

A spokesperson for South Yorkshire Police said: “At 1.18pm today (September 29) we were alerted by the fire service of reports of an explosion on Clifton Mount, in Rotherham.

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

“In collaboration with South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Services, enquiries are ongoing to confirm the cause of the explosion.

“Initial enquiries indicate that there is no risk to the wider community.

“Clifton Mount was closed but has since been reopened.”

A spokesman for South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said: “Crews were called at 1.18pm today (September 29) to reports of an explosion on Clifton Mount, in Rotherham.

“Three fire engines from Rotherham and Tankersley fire stations attended and made the scene safe alongside partner agencies.

“The cause of the explosion is currently under investigation.”