Emergency services were called to reports of a car fire outside the Sainsbury’s supermarket off Rother Way in Chesterfield – attending the incident at 7.45am today (Wednesday, July 22).
A man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene of the blaze – with the store remaining closed this afternoon.
1. Chesterfield fatal car fire
A Derbyshire Police spokesperson said: “His family are aware and being supported by officers. There is not believed to be any third part involvement in the incident and the Coroner has been contacted.” Photo: Brian Eyre
2. Chesterfield fatal car fire
Derbyshire Police added that the store will be closed for some time, with people being asked to avoid the area Photo: Brian Eyre
3. Chesterfield fatal car fire
A Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said; “We were called to assist police following reports of a fire at a car park off Rother Way in Chesterfield at 7.46am today. Firefighters from Chesterfield and Staveley attended the scene.” Photo: Brian Eyre
4. Chesterfield fatal car fire
Members of the public are currently unable to access the supermarket. Photo: Brian Eyre