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Man who died in Rotherham house explosion named by police
Overview
Police have named 60-year-old Rory Costello, also known as Rory Conway, as the man who died following a house explosion in Clifton Mount, Rotherham, on Tuesday afternoon. South Yorkshire Police stated that investigations are ongoing, but there is currently no evidence of a crime or wrongdoing, and the incident is believed to have been caused by a household accident.
Key points
- Rory Costello (also known as Rory Conway), 60, died in the Rotherham house explosion on Tuesday.
- South Yorkshire Police stated there is "no evidence of a crime" and believe the blast was a "household accident".
- Emergency services responded to the incident on Clifton Mount at 13:18 BST on Tuesday.
- Gas distributor Cadent Gas confirmed the explosion was not related to their gas network.
- Police confirmed that Mr Costello's family has been informed and are receiving support.