Man who died in explosion in Rotherham has been named

It happened earlier on this week

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Author: Rebecca LomasPublished 2nd Oct 2026

A man who died in an explosion earlier this week in Rotherham has been named.

Police say 60 year old Rory Costello - also known as Rory Conway - was fatally injured on Tuesday.

Investigations into the explosion are ongoing at the moment but officers say no evidence of a crime has been uncovered.

A South Yorkshire Police statement said: "Man who died following Rotherham explosion named

"The man who tragically died in an explosion at Clifton Mount in Rotherham has been named.

"Rory Costello, who was also known as Rory Conway, of Park Mount, Rotherham sadly died on Tuesday 29 September. He was aged 60.

"His family has been informed and is being supported by officers.

"Investigations into the circumstances of the explosion are ongoing, but no evidence of a crime has been uncovered.

"A referral has been submitted to the coroner, and we are investigating on their behalf."

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