A Sainsbury’s supermarket in Chesterfield remains closed this afternoon following a fatal car fire.

Sainsbury’s have confirmed that their Rother Way store in Chesterfield is still closed to the public following a car fire outside the store this morning.

Emergency services, including Derbyshire Police and Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service, were called to the incident at 7.45am today (Wednesday, July 22) – and a man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

A Sainsbury’s spokesperson said: “Our Chesterfield store is currently closed while the emergency services attend an incident and we’re grateful for their quick response.”

The store remains closed the public this afternoon.

placeholder image — The store remains closed the public this afternoon.

A Derbyshire Police spokesperson added: “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.”