Man dies after explosion at house in Nottinghamshire

Emergency services were called to the scene on John Street in Worksop. Photograph: Danny Lawson/PA

A man has died after an explosion at a house in Nottinghamshire, police have said.

Emergency services were called to John Street in Worksop at 7.39pm on Saturday. A major incident was declared and homes were evacuated after the blast, in which a terraced property was destroyed and significant damage was caused to neighbouring properties.