Couple killed as fire breaks out in house in UK

A couple was killed today as a fire broke out in a house in Derbyshire in the UK apparently after a gas explosion.
An alarm was raised and fire fighters were called when the neighbours heard a bang in the building in Riddings, near Alfreton.
Emergency services were initially unable to get into the house because of the risk of fire and a further blast, but when a rescue team entered the house, which was partially collapsed, a man and his wife were found dead, police said.
The couple's family have been informed but they have not been formally identified.

The neighbours have been evacuated from their homes as a precaution.
Police said they did not believe there were any suspicious circumstances surrounding the fire but investigations are on.
Earlier, officials said a leak of gas had not been ruled out as a possible cause.