Van explosion in New Mills injures one person

A loud explosion was heard in New Mills, Derbyshire, on Thursday morning, March 20. It happened around 10:30 am when a van reportedly exploded on Ollersett Avenue. Emergency services quickly arrived at the scene. Witnesses described hearing a "huge boom" before they saw emergency vehicles. One man was taken to the hospital due to injuries from the explosion. An air ambulance was also called to assist. Officials from the Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service believed the blast was caused by flammable gas. The explosion also shattered windows in nearby homes. Firefighters checked the area and ensured that no one else was injured. Police confirmed that they were on the scene, but the investigation was mainly handled by the fire service. A spokesperson for the fire department stated that the situation was under control when crews arrived. The emergency incident concluded around 1:12 pm.