The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now. At least one house was completely destroyed in the blast, Emergency crews were called to the scene just after 19:00 on Monday, The area around the explosion was covered with debris, A car parked in a nearby street was among the vehicles damaged by flying debris, Caroline Finnett's street was littered with broken roof tiles, Homes nearby were evacuated and the area showered with debris following the blast, At the scene: BBC Scotland reporter Martyn Smedley, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. CCTV images captured the moment a house explosion partly destroyed a street leaving four people in hospital. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. TWO adults and two children have been taken to hospital after an explosion at a house in Ayr which caused severe damage, with the blast being heard for miles around. The fire service have announced nine appliances and specialist resources including an air ambulance had been sent to the scene. Many people in Kincaidston suspect a gas explosion was to blame but that has never been confirmed. He said gas was one line of inquiry being looked at. We investigated this incident fully andnotified the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) of the outcome of the investigation, a statement said. The nearby Sundrum holiday caravan park has offered accommodation for anyone who requires it. Police say four homes were caught up in the blast in Ayr. Steven Graham lives a few hundred metres from the blast site. @BelmontAcad01. We know this will disappointthe residents ofKincaidston. pic.twitter.com/IuV4p9z3JY, A dad-of-three who heard a "massive explosion" half a mile away said it "sounded like a bomb going off, it was deafening.". Emergency crews are at the scene of the blast which took place in the Kincaidston area of Ayr on Monday night. Most of the streets are named after flowers (for example, Celandine Bank, Honeysuckle Park and Speedwell Square) apart from Kincaidston Drive, the estate's main road. . He was arriving home when saw a "massive plume of fire" in the sky over the street. It came just hours after the Ayrshire Post revealed residents were living in fear as we backed the furious communitys campaign for change. Ayr explosion. The former Newcastle keeper had loan spells with Aberdeen and Kilmarnock and only signed for Preston North End last summer. Two children and two adults were taken to hospital after an explosion shook a Scottish housing estate in Ayr on Monday evening, October 18, police said.South Ayrshire Police said emergency services were called to the blast in Kincaidston's Gorse Park at around 7.10pm on Monday. Could scarcely make out peoples' faces.'. Stunned locals told how they feared a plane had crashed or a gun had been fired when they heard the deafening eruption, which local councillor Chris Cullen claimed was caused by gas. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. The cause of the explosion has yet to be determined, though local councillor Chris Cullen told BBC Good Morning Scotland that gas was to blame. Amateur Scots football captain in intensive care after 'sudden and severe accident'. Dozens of properties were damaged and one was completely destroyed by the blast in the Gorse Park area of Kincaidston in October last year. He said: 'The entire building shook from the shockwave.'. The blast completely destroyed one home in Gorse Park, Kincaidston, Ayr, on October 18 last year. Frank Kinnis, 83, suffered fatal injuries after David Johnstone stamped on his head in woodland in Elgin. Andrew Linton's wife Alison described him as a "happy family man" as she said his disappearance is extremely out of character, adding that his granddaughter Myla needs her papa home. Former Rangers and Kilmarnock star signs up with English cricket legend to take part in Ayrshire Hospice fundraising afternoon. This is the horrifying moment when an explosion destroyed a home in Ayr leaving the four residents seriously injured.. Dozens of people will spend a third night away from home after an explosion at a property in Ayr. Their two children have been released from hospital and are being cared for by relatives. Hoping that everyone is safe after the explosion in . The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you. Essential maintenance on the exterior of the homes between the inner and outer cordon was carried out over the weekend. Kincaidston is a housing scheme in the town of Ayr in South Ayrshire, Scotland. Scots presenter Andrea McLean 'bedridden' and has been 'poorly for so long now'. The seasonal chocolate bar has already received glowing online reviews from customers, with many more wanting to try it. What we know so far about the Ayr explosion: A home in Kincaidston, Ayr, exploded at 7:10pm on Monday night; A family of four - two adults and two children - are in 'serious condition' in hospital Its morally the right thing to do. Almost one month on, the cause of the blast that ripped apart three homes in Gorse Park in the Ayr estate remains unknown. He told the BBC: Immediately after I felt a big bang. Twitter user @mrmckinlayRMPS tweeted: "Hoping that everyone is safe after the explosion in Kincaidston this evening. Family of missing Scots man 'worried sick' and 'desperate for papa to come home'. Two adults and two children have been taken to hospital after an explosion at a house in . 'The video below doesn't even do the smoke justice. Aftermath of the gas explosion at Gorse Park in Kincaidston, Ayr, which has left a family of four in hospital. AYR: Postcode district: KA7: Dialling code: 01292: Police: Scotland: Fire: Scottish: Ambulance: Scottish: UK Parliament . 'Explosions' heard near Florence Airport: Smoke seen billowing, Panic at huge gas explosion as house collapses and residents evacuated, Families left stranded following the explosion, Kabul bomb attack: Horror as civilians killed in explosion at mosque, Sweden explosion: 25 injured and more than 100 evacuated, Woman people injured as van explodes on housing estate, Lincolnshire bomb scares: Controlled explosion and schools evacuated, Dewsbury explosion: Terrifying moment rapid explosions heard, Georgia explosion: Video shows apartment obliterated, Durham fire causes dark smoke to billow over city near shopping centre. An 11-year-old boy is being treated in the Royal Hospital for Sick Children. The council hopes to allow householders to be able to access their homes and collect their belongings, after being locked out of their homes for eight days. He tweeted: "Massive explosion in Kincaidston Ayr tonight, the explosion could be heard from up to six miles away.". The blast was reported in Kincaidston shortly after 19:00 on Monday. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Tragic hillwalker and dog who plunged 100ft in Glencoe to have ashes scattered together. Police, the fire service and other emergency serivces, including a medical helicopter are responding after an explosion at a house in Ayr. Passing the shop on the way back I heard people saying stuff came off the shelves from the explosion.. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service confirmed they are in attendance. However, the advice remains that if any person does smell gas at any time, then they should not hesitate in calling the National Gas Emergency Number 0800 111 999.. CCTV captured an explosion at a house in Ayr, which could be heard eight miles away. A gas main serving number three Gorse Park was found to have holes in it when inspected by Steven Critchlow from the Health and . inaccuracy or intrusion, then please He said: "A number of lines of inquiry are being pursued which is not uncommon for an incident of this magnitude and complexity. He said: "Was it an explosion caused by gas? TWO adults and two children remain in hospital following an explosion in a residential area of Ayrshire. Published: 05:32 EST, 19 October 2021 | Updated: 10:08 EST, 19 October 2021. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. Almost one month later the cause of the blast that ripped apart three homes in Kincaidston remains unknown. This will include timescales and information on traffic management.. The company has written to the community who demanded action after weeks spent living in fear. 2023 BBC. The CCTV footage captured the blast on Gorse Park in the Kincaidston area of . Four houses in Gorse Park, Kincaidston, are likely to be demolished while 35 others are damaged or . 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Four people are in hospital following an explosion at several homes in the Kincaidston area of Ayr. SGN has promised a complete overhaul of the pipe network starting in a matter of weeks. "The Council also has teams on site supporting emergency repairs where possible for those affected. From my mums back bedroom window you can see down and there was a house and a half gone with smoke billowing out. The Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Humza Yousaf, tweeted: "My thanks to all of our Emergency Services attending the scene of this awful incident. The explosion was reported in the Kincaidston area at 19:10 on Monday and was heard for miles around. Email us at scottishsundigital@news.co.uk or call 0141 420 5300, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Ayr St Columba Church has opened its church hall in Midton Road in Ayr for anyone seeking shelter. Waseem Hanif, spokesperson for gas distribution company SGN said: "At around 8pm tonight we received a request to assist the emergency services following the reports of a serious explosion in Gorse Park, Ayr. The HSE said its own investigation into the explosion had now been concluded. What's he waiting for? The friend of a woman, whose house was directly opposite the blast site in Kincaidston, described the scene as 'something you cannot comprehend unless you see the sheer scale of the damage'. A COUPLE and their two sons cheated death in the explosion that flattened their family home. South Ayrshire Council has said: "The Council has staff on site at Queen Margaret Academy where a rest centre has been established to support those directly affected by tonights incident. Her street was littered with broken roof tiles. The iconic display team will perform a breathtaking aerial sequence over the coast at September's air show. A corroded gas pipe was the main cause of an explosion which left a family of four in hospital, a report has confirmed. It was built by Kyle and Carrick District Council and Digital Equipment Corporation to house workers for a nearby factory development. You can unsubscribe at any time. The window warped. 19 October 2021. There is a GP surgery and a LloydsPharmacy at the Bankfield Medical Practice. What's he waiting for? Please note that traffic data is supplied by Highways England, Highways Wales, Highways Scotland and TfL. The Scottish Ambulance Service previously reported three people were transported to the local hospital after the blast in the Kincaidston area of Ayr this evening. A Gannett Company. We could hear a female adult voice a couple of metres away. 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Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. This included ensuring that windows and doors were closed and locked or, if necessary, temporarily boarded up. A spokesman said: Our engineers are currently assisting the emergency services to ensure the immediate vicinity is made safe in our role as the gas emergency service.. A mother, aged 43, and her 16-year-old-son are fighting for their lives in the wake of last week's explosion. The Health and Safety Executive said the investigation was ongoing and it was pursuing a number of lines of inquiry. "We believe, however, the action we undertook to replace our entire network across the Kincaidston estate has provided residents with reassurance the gas network is safe. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The estate-wide replacement of the pipes is part of an HSE directive that at risk iron gas mains are replaced across the UK by 2032. The Ayrshire Post can reveal that investigators are looking into gas pipes on the estate. Love Island's Olivia and Maxwell brutally dumped before shocking twist announced. ITV bosses confirm Jeremy Clarkson and Who Wants To Be A Millionaire are not cancelled. An explosion at a house in South Ayrshire which left a family of four in hospital was caused by a corroded gas pipe, an investigation has found. Quick-thinking Chris who later grafted from 10pm till 6am at McDonalds revealed he trampled over mountains of debris to get to the stricken family. Shocking doorbell footage from near the blast zone captured the explosion followed by showers of debris tumbling from the sky. Gas distribution company SGN was helping emergency services. (Image: Ayrshire Post) Get the latest news from the Express straight . He added: "The whole house has disappeared, the gable end of the other house is opened up and there's cars with windows put in from the shrapnel. READ MORE:Kabul bomb attack: Horror as civilians killed in explosion at mosque, The house was not where it was, it was scattered about the street.. were arrested. Devastated mum diagnosed with cancer after thinking she was doing 'too much' at the gym. Coordinates: 552621N 43629W / 55.43914N 4.60808W / Kincaidston is a housing scheme in the town of Ayr in South Ayrshire, Scotland. Keeping up the good work at Woodlands Glencoe, Police clamp down on biker gangs in Barrhead and Neilston, Whats In This Weeks Oban Times 1st March 2023, New Cumnock: Three teens in savage brick attack on girl, Erskine: Tributes paid to community champion Chris Reid, Human error to blame for train crash - Greek PM, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Unfortunately, remains of a baby have been found in woodland close to where Constance Marten and Mark Gordon. A corroded gas pipe was the main cause of an explosion which left a . Scott Taylor, who plays for Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale, is recovering in hospital in an induced coma after undergoing a 10-hour operation. He said: "This is our home and we're all living above it. 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", Four in hospital after explosion destroys homes, Family of four seriously injured in Ayr explosion. Get all the local news in your area plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis at your fingertips 24/7. Two adults and two children have been taken to hospital after a large explosion ripped through houses in Ayrshire . People are being urged to avoid the area with the Scottish Fire Service confirming their . Body of baby found in search for missing infant after parents arrested. All rights reserved. The brass plate on the Melville Monument dedicated to Henry Dundas claims he used his influence to delay the abolition of slavery. Ayr St Columba Church has opened its church hall in Midton Road in Ayr for anyone seeking shelter. The blast site remains fenced off. It was overwhelming. DeSantis won't say he's running. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. A mother and father and their two boys are seriously injured in hospital in Glasgow after the blast in Kincaidston on Monday evening, Police Scotland said. A 43-year-old woman and a 16-year-old boy are being treated for serious . Three houses have been demolished in Kincaidston and one remains, locked up and fenced off, Steven Graham said it was still scary to be living in the area, The explosion hit a block of four houses, and caused extensive damage to property around the blast zone, The remaining house is a constant reminder to Anne Frew of what happened in October last year, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. At around 7.10pm on Monday night, emergency services were called to the scene in the Gorse Park area of Ayr. The explosion reportedly destroyed one house and a terrace, with the homes of the other side also damaged. Four people, including two children, were rushed to hospital. Read about our approach to external linking. 'Emergency services attended and a number of houses were evacuated. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. ICU beds to shut at Ayr Hospital as NHS chiefs admit strain on system. Kincaidston explosion: 12 pictures that show the devastating extent of damage caused by gas explosion in Ayr. He said: "Immediately after I felt a big bang, I knew it was an explosion. The blast, which left a family of four seriously injured, affected four houses, and . Locals have blasted the closure with 'dangerous' diversions so treacherous "you wouldnt send your auntie up there". It tweeted: "Thank you all so much for your generosity following the incident in Kincaidston last night. 18th Oct 2021. The house's gone. Jill Hannah, 43, was visiting her mum nearby when disaster struck. Caroline Finnett, who lives in Kincaidston, was playing bingo at a friend's house when she heard a "massive bang". The house was obliterated around him and he was just sitting there. A family of four were taken to hospital following the blast on Monday evening in Gorse Park, Kincaidston, which could be heard for miles around. More than seven months ago, a blast ripped through Gorse Park in Kincaidston, near Ayr, . Keeping up the good work at Woodlands Glencoe, Police clamp down on biker gangs in Barrhead and Neilston, Whats In This Weeks Oban Times 1st March 2023, New Cumnock: Three teens in savage brick attack on girl, Erskine: Tributes paid to community champion Chris Reid, Human error to blame for train crash - Greek PM, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. A corroded gas pipe was the main cause of an explosion which left a family of four in hospital, a report has confirmed. Taking to Twitter, the police wrote: "We are currently in attendance following a report of an explosion at a property on Gorse Park in Ayr shortly after 7.10pm on Monday, 18 October. It's scary.". This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. I then got to a kid whose foot was stuck under the debris. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Their spokesperson added: We are deeply concerned there has been an explosion, resulting in serious injuries and wish to reassure the public we are and will continue to work closely with the police and HSE to establish the cause of the explosion.. Debris at Primrose Park, Ayr, as three people have been taken to hospital following a large explosion at a house in Gorse Park, Ayr. Witnesses said at least one terraced house was destroyed, with those on either side of the property severely damaged. Credit: PA. Caroline Finnett, who lives in Kincaidston, said she heard a 'massive' bang and then heard sirens and saw smoke billowing. 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