Overview
- Emergency services responded to reports of an explosion on Clifton Mount and found a man deceased, with the incident first reported to fire crews at 1.18pm on Tuesday.
- South Yorkshire Police and South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue led the scene response and deployed specialist officers and scientific support to investigate what happened.
- Crews made the street safe, three fire engines attended and the cordon was later lifted after authorities determined there was no further risk to neighbours.
- Cadent Gas attended to assist emergency services and said the blast was not related to its gas network, but investigators have not yet confirmed the cause.
- Local residents reported hearing a loud 'massive bang' and some were evacuated; police enquiries remain active and no identification of the deceased has been released.