'True gent', 91, killed in garage bungalow explosion

'True gent', 91, killed in garage bungalow explosion20 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSonia Kataria,East MidlandsandIsaac Ashe,NottinghamSuppliedDerek Poole's family said he loved cars and used to be a grass track racerA 91-year-old man described as a "true gentleman" has died in a fire that caused loud explosions in a garage at a bungalow in Nottinghamshire.Emergency services were called to the property on Church Lane, in the village of Selston, at 19:18 BST on Saturday.The family of Derek Poole told the BBC he had gone into his workshop, where he also watched TV, when the explosion happened.Nottinghamshire Police said a body was later discovered in the wreckage, adding a joint fire and police investigation into the cause of the fire was under way. Michael DavePeople in Selston were asked to avoid the Church Lane area on Saturday nightPoole's family said he loved cars and used to be a grass track racer, and previously owned a garage and haulage company. They said he was a much-loved dad, grandad and great grandad, who was well known in the area where he lived with his wife of 40 years.The family thanked the local community for its support.'True legend'Tributes have been left on Nottingham Autograss Club Facebook page, with many people describing Poole as a "true gentleman", who will be "greatly missed".One person wrote: "Very sad news of the passing of Derek Poole. "One of the sports superstars during his time in autograss and a really genuine guy, our thoughts are with his family."Another said: "Difficult to put into a few words what effect Derek had on the the autograss world. I'd say an immense effect."A true gentleman, a very competitive racing driver and a dear friend too so many."Another person said: "Shocking and sad news, he was a true legend of our sport, RIP."A post mortem examination is to take place in due course.Firefighters stayed at...