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A man was taken to hospital with injuries and a busy road was closed after a fire at a home near Chesterfield.

Emergency crews rushed to the scene at Chesterfield Road, North Wingfield, just after 3.20pm on Sunday, January 23.

A Derbyshire police spokesperson said officers had first been alerted by Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service.

She said: “Chesterfield Road between Alma Road and Alices View was closed to allow emergency services to deal with the scene and carry out investigations, but has now reopened.

A man was taken to hospital with injuries and a busy road was closed after a fire at a property near Chesterfield.

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“One man was taken to hospital suffering minor injuries and has since been discharged.

“An investigation into the fire is ongoing with Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service.

“If anyone has any information which they think could help with our enquiries, please contact us on the non-emergency details below, quoting reference 22*44012.”

Facebook – send a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary

Twitter – direct message @DerPolContact

Website – complete the online contact form www.derbyshire.police.uk/ContactUs.

Phone – call 101.

Man hospitalised and road closed by police after fire at Chesterfield home

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