Man dead after massive explosion rocks Buckinghamshire village as home destroyed

Man dead after massive explosion rocks Buckinghamshire village as home destroyed The victim, aged in his 60s, was taken to hospital following the suspected gas explosion on Cobb Hall Road, Newton Longville, but has now died A man has died following a massive bungalow explosion in Buckinghamshire The victim, aged in his 60s, was taken to hospital following the suspected gas explosion on Cobb Hall Road, Newton Longville. He has now died, Thames Valley Police said this morning. The explosion took place at around 9.45am on August 9 and was followed by a fire. Lead Investigating Officer Detective Inspector Philip Turner-Robson said: “This is a tragic development and our thoughts are with the man's family and friends at this extremely difficult time. “Thames Valley Police is managing a coronial investigation into the circumstances surrounding the explosion and collapse of the property, working jointly with the Health and Safety Executive. Our enquiries remain ongoing as we seek to establish the full circumstances of what happened.” Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue previously described the incident as a suspected gas explosion and sent four fire engines to the scene. Gas distribution company SGN said people living nearby were evacuated. A neighbour whose doorbell camera captured dramatic footage of the explosion, and who asked not to be named, said their own home was also damaged. Nicki Richardson, a friend of the neighbour, said: “It is absolutely frightening to see the force of the explosion from a property opposite.” Sue Watkins, 65, who lives nearby, heard two "very loud thuds" and felt the ground shaking at around 9.30am. She also spotted a man "looking dazed" close to the bungalow. She was sitting in her garden when it happened. She told the BBC: "There was a bungalow on fire, black; front had been blown off; roof was gone. There was a man sitting on the ground outside looking dazed and shocked, people around looking after him." This is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply by clicking this link. You can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage.