Footage shows the moment of suspected gas explosion

Live Reporting

Edited by Alex Smith

  1. Where did the explosion happen?

    Chris Doidge
    BBC News, Derby

    Eden Street is in the Alvaston suburb of Derby, just a short distance from the district centre.

    The street backs on to a Lidl supermarket, from where shoppers reported hearing the explosion.

    The incident's just a kilometre from Rolls-Royce's Raynesway site, home to its submarines division.

    Police say London Road, also known as the A6, is closed which is the main road from Alvaston into the centre of Derby.

    A map of the area, showing Eden Street in relation to Raynesway in Alvaston

  2. Gas company Cadent at scene of blast

    Elise Chamberlain
    BBC East Midlands Today

    A spokesperson for gas company Cadent said it was called to the scene by the fire service at about 19:40.

    They told the BBC: "We were there within half an hour but, as of yet, haven't been able to get access to the property because the fire service are still dealing with the fire.

    "We have no indication of what has caused this yet, but are assisting the fire service and once we can access the property, will do what we need to to make it safe."

  3. Fire crews at the scene

    Laura Hammond
    BBC News, East Midlands

    Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service says it has four appliances, a command unit and supporting officers at the scene.

    Calls regarding the suspected explosion were received at 19:24 BST, it added.

    Three fire engines and a gas van parked within the cordon

  4. 'It shook the whole house'

    Alex Thorp
    BBC News, East Midlands

    Nancy Lehigh lives in Eden Street and said the emergency services had told residents to stay indoors.

    She said: "It shook the whole house. The whole street was out in seconds. It was a massive boom."

  5. Cordon now being expanded

    Isaac Ashe
    BBC News, East Midlands

    The cordon is being expanded and crowds have been moved back from the entrance to Eden Street.

    Police are liaising with people who are concerned for family members within the cordon.

    Emergency services at a cordon across Eden Street

  6. Road closures also in place

    Laura Hammond
    BBC News, East Midlands

    Eden Street, London Road and Shardlow Road are all currently closed, according to Derbyshire Police.

    People have been urged to avoid the area.

  7. Large cordon put in place

    Isaac Ashe
    BBC News, East Midlands

    The A6 through Alvaston is blocked both ways just off the roundabout at Raynesway, mainly by the sheer volume of emergency service vehicles.

    We've got fire trucks, ambulances, command units and incident response vehicles, squad cars and unmarked police cars, all parked up with blue lights.

    And there are a lot of members of the public stood around the precinct area at the entrance to Eden Street.

    The side street itself is a firm no-go for anyone though as emergency services work at the scene.

    Emergency services in Alvaston

  8. One man injured in gas explosion, police say

    Laura Hammond
    BBC News, East Midlands

    Derbyshire Police has confirmed that emergency services were called to a suspected gas explosion at a property in Eden Street at 19:24 BST.

    One man has been taken to hospital, the extent of his injuries is not yet known.

    Emergency services at the scene in Eden Street

  9. Welcome to our live updates

    Laura Hammond
    BBC News, East Midlands

    Thank you for joining us for our live coverage of a suspected gas explosion at a house in Alvaston, Derby.

    We'll bring you all the latest as our reporters receive it.