Dad, 53, killed in horror house explosion is pictured – as his daughters are left ‘devastated’
A DAD has been tragically killed in a horror explosion leaving his daughters “devastated.”
David Howard, 53, was found under debris inside a house in Nottinghamshire on April 12.
Firefighters rushed to John Street at 7.39pm after reports of an explosion.
The terraced home was destroyed and significant damage was also caused to neighbouring properties.
Despite the best efforts of the responding emergency services, he died at the scene after he was found in the wreckage.
His daughters have been informed and officers are investigating the cause of the explosion.
Detective Chief Inspector Ruby Burrow, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Our thoughts are very much with David’s loved ones at this devastating time.
“He has lost his life in truly tragic circumstances, and we would ask everyone to respect his daughters’ privacy.
“Our investigation to establish exactly what happened is ongoing and we are working hard to find the answers his family needs.
“We would ask that while the investigation is being carried out that people avoid speculation both online and in the community.
“We again thank people for their continued support and cooperation at this time.”
After the incident, residents were evacuated from the street and Chief Inspector Clive Collings, from Nottinghamshire Police labelled it as “extremely serious.”
He said: “This is an extremely serious incident that has led to a man’s untimely death.
“The man’s family have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.
“I have no doubt that this incident will have come as a shock to the community in Worksop.”
Search teams were sifting through the rubble for possible victims yesterday but police said anyone who may have been in the area at the time is now accounted for.
Resident Jonathan Hodson, 51, described hearing “almighty explosion” – adding: “Fence panels were rattling and the windows were shaking.”
Karolina Ciolko, who lives nearby, said: “I quickly looked out the window and saw smoke.
“The car in front of me rocked and the alarm went off. We quickly ran out of the house to see what had happened.”