Huge blast as Worksop ‘home explodes’ as police urge folks to remain away
Local residents reported hearing a loud noise or ‘explosion’ in the area of John Street in Worksop as the police have urged members of the pubic to avoid the area
Neighbours have been left shocked after a house exploded on a residential street in Worksop. The police have asked members of the public to avoid John Street in the Nottinghamshire town.
First responders rushed to the scene at 8pm after locals reported hearing a loud noise or “explosion” in the area. The cause of the disturbance is not known at this moment.
Images show the three-storey house has almost been completely destroyed with just one side of the bottom floor left standing.
John Street has been closed as the emergency services deal with the incident. Footage of the scene shows rubble spilling out on to the street.
The event appears to have smashed the windows of the car and covered it with dust.
Police said: “We are currently at the scene of an emergency incident in John Street, Worksop. Please avoid the area until further notice. Further updates to follow.”
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