Man dies after explosion in Rotherham
Emergency services were called to Clifton Mount yesterday
Last updated 30th Sep 2026
Reports a man has died in Rotherham after what's being described as an explosion.
Emergency services were called yesterday afternoon to Clifton Mount.
It's thought there is no wider risk to the community.
A Statement from South Yorkshire Police said:
"Enquiries are continuing following an explosion in Rotherham on Tuesday (29 September).
"At 1.18pm on Tuesday we were alerted by South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (SYFRS) to reports of an explosion on Clifton Mount.
"Emergency services attended and a man was sadly found deceased.
"We have been working at pace with SYFRS to carry out enquiries and while the exact cause of the explosion has not yet been confirmed, at this stage in our investigation we believe it to have been caused by a household accident.
"There is no risk to the wider public and we are continuing to carry out enquiries to fully understand the circumstances of this tragic incident."
A spokesperson for Cadent said:
“First and foremost, our thoughts go out to the loved ones of the individual who has lost their life in tragic circumstances.
"Cadent’s role on site has been to support the emergency services as best we possibly can, and we will continue to do that.
"We have conducted a full investigation and we are satisfied that this was not an issue related to our gas network.”