Emergency crews have declared a major incident after a suspected gas explosion in a Nottinghamshire town, the fire service has said.
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service received its first report about the incident in John Street, Worksop, at 7.39pm on Saturday.
Images circulated on social media appear to show a destroyed terraced house, and people have reported hearing a loud bang.
On X, formerly Twitter, one person asked at around 8.06pm: ‘Did anyone else hear a loud bang /explosion sound in Worksop North Nottingham around 30 minutes ago?’
A Facebook user posted at about 8.10pm: ‘I was driving back from Mass this evening, just turned into Gladstone Street from Gateford Road, when there was a terrific bang, like a very loud firework! I thought the back end had blown off my car.
‘A house in John Street has had, presumably, a gas explosion!’
Members of the public were asked to avoid the area.
A major incident has now been declared by investigators.
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service received its first report about the suspected gas explosion in John Street, Worksop, at 7.39pm on Saturday
Images circulated on social media appear to show a destroyed terraced house, and people have reported hearing a loud bang
Emergency services have remained on the scene this evening as investigations continue
On X, formerly Twitter, one person asked at around 8.06pm: ‘Did anyone else hear a loud bang /explosion sound in Worksop North Nottingham around 30 minutes ago?’
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service appliances have been on the scene tonight
Neighbouring residents as well as emergency services officers gathered at the scene
Multiple houses in and around John Street have been evacuated as emergency crews work to account for all local residents
The terraced property has been partially destroyed, with damage also reported to adjoining properties
A Facebook user posted about hearing ‘a terrific bang, like a very loud firework’
The fire service said it had ‘a number of appliances at an incident on John Street, Worksop’, adding: ‘This is a gas explosion.’
A further statement on Saturday night from the brigade said: ‘This has now been declared a major incident, and we are likely to be on scene throughout the night and even into Sunday morning, owing to the significant damage to the building.’
The nearby Crown Place Community Centre was opened as a place of safety for residents and officers remained on scene to provide assistance, officials said.
Nottinghamshire Police posted on X: ‘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.’
Chief Inspector Neil Humphris, of Nottinghamshire Police, later added: ‘This is major incident and emergency services will remain at the scene throughout the night.
‘Multiple properties have been evacuated as we work with our partners to respond to this incident and understand how it happened.’
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