Huge blast rips through house after ‘gas explosion’ as cops rush to the scene and neighbours evacuated

A HUGE blast has ripped through a house following a reported gas explosion, as neighbours were evacuated.

Cops and fire services raced to the scene in Nottinghamshire at around 7.30 this evening, where they found the terraced home collapsed.

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Damage was also discovered at neighbouring properties.

Multiple houses have been evacuated following the blast in Worksop, and several roads closed, Nottinghamshire Police have confirmed.

The force added that it was working to "account for all local residents" - and warned nearby residents to stay clear of the surrounding area.

Locals quickly took to Facebook following the explosion, with one writing: "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."

Meanwhile, another neighbour said it has caused their whole house to shake and that they were "freaked out" by the incident.

They added: "It shook the whole house I thought someone had drove into to my front room."

In a statement, Chief Inspector Neil Humphris said officers would stay on-site overnight.

He said: "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."

Fire crews from Warsop, Worksop, Mansfield Fire Station and Clowne Fire Station are all on-site.

A Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue spokesperson said: "Firefighters are currently dealing with a gas explosion on John Street, Worksop.

"Fire crews from Warsop, Worksop and Mansfield Fire Station as well as Clowne Fire Station (Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service) are currently in attendance following the initial call at 7.39pm this evening.

"We ask that the public to avoid the area whilst crews do their work."

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