Our phones lines are now up and running. We apologise for any inconvenience.

@DerbyHomes tenants with emergency repair requirements should call Carelink on 01332 642203. Deaf people can text on 07860 097426

Our phone lines are currently down! Anybody who needs to get in touch urgently regarding homelessness should call Careline on 01332 956606. Deaf people can email DCCcareLine@derby.gov.uk or text 07812 300177

Eden Street, Alvaston update. You can read the full statement on the Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service website.👇 https://t.co/JvbdvIPw85

Any residents who need social care support, should call the Derby City Careline number on 01332 956606. No further updates are planned for this evening. 7/7

Anyone with any ongoing concerns with their gas supply should contact the Cadent Customer Liaison team on 07977597976. Any issues with electricity supply should be directed to the onsite engineers. 6/7

Impacted residents A fence has been erected around the properties most impacted by the incident. Arrangements are currently being made to allow residents outside of this fenced area back into their properties. However, there may be some temporary disruption to power supply. 5/7

The Health and Safety Executive has been informed of the incident and is working in partnership with emergency services.   Eden Street will remain closed overnight and tomorrow and is expected to remain closed for some time.   4/7

One man was taken to hospital with serious injuries. One dog was also rescued by urban search and rescue teams and was handed into the care of a veterinary team. 3/7

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service and other emergency responders first attended the incident following a 999 call at 19.24 hours on Tuesday 10 June. One terraced property was significantly damaged during the explosion, and several other properties were impacted. 2/7

Eden Street, Alvaston: Update 19:15  Emergency services are starting to scale back their response to a possible gas explosion on Eden Street, Alvaston, however they will remain on scene overnight and over the following days.   1/7

@DerbyshireFRS The site is currently still cordoned off, however care providers will still have access to the site. They should approach the cordon and make themselves known to officers at the scene to be let through the cordon.

@DerbyshireFRS Initially, DCC is advising residents, who want to leave their property to contact family or friends and take steps to contact their insurance company or landlord.

@DerbyshireFRS Impacted residents Derby City Council (DCC) will be contacting residents who are immediately affected by the incident on Eden Street over the coming hours, to discuss next steps.

@DerbyshireFRS (2/3) Firefighters and partner agencies are working to make the scene safe to allow a joint police and fire investigation into the cause of the possible gas explosion to commence. Eden Street remains closed.

Update Eden Street, Alvaston (1/3) Emergency services are continuing to deal with an incident on Eden Street, Alvaston. Photo credit @DerbyshireFRS

Time of call: 19.24 Firefighters & emergency services are currently dealing with a possible gas explosion on Eden Street in #Alvaston Eden St, London Rd and Shardlow Rd are closed. ⚠️Please avoid the area. No further updates at present

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(2/2) and we will not allow false narratives or divisive rhetoric to undermine the unity and strength of our city. We remain committed to stand against hate, ensuring the safety and respect of all our residents, colleagues, and Councillors.

A spokesperson from Derby City Council said: We have been made aware of online commentary regarding our Mayor, Youth Mayor and Deputy Youth Mayor. We categorically reject racism in all its forms, (1/2)