It was overwhelming. Data obtained by the BBC and a number of other media organisations also uncovered the damage may have been caused as far back as the early 1970s when the network was laid by a predecessor to Scottish Gas Networks (SGN). 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.'. Popular Ayrshire chippy crowned 'best in UK' at top national awards, The Fish Works in Largs has scooped the huge award impressed industry experts at the National Fish and Chips Awards 2023, Ayr Miss Teen GB hopeful shares powerful breast cancer message as brave cousin battles disease. From my mums back bedroom window you can see down and there was a house and a half gone with smoke billowing out. The blast completely destroyed one home in Gorse Park, Kincaidston, Ayr, on . Two adults and two children have been taken to hospital after an explosion at a house in Ayr, . The blast site remains fenced off. @Blaircameron202 added: "My thoughts go out to the people of Kincaidston Ayr tonight after a gas explosion has devastated several homes. A man who lives about 100m from the explosion site told the BBC that his whole house shook with the force of the blast. They said four houses were affected but that a number of other premises were evacuated.According to Scotland's . "If you're at a loss and have nowhere please get in touch we would be more than happy to help.". A spokeswoman for the Scottish Ambulance Service said: 'We received a call at 7.16pm to attend an incident at Gorse Park, Ayr, alongside Police Scotland and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. It is understood that the sound from the blast could be heard up to three miles away, according to reports on social media. A Scottish Fire and Rescuespokeswoman said: We were alerted at 7.11pm on Monday, October 18 to reports of a dwelling fire in Gorse Park, Ayr. SGN has promised a complete overhaul of the pipe network starting in a matter of weeks. Caroline Finnett, who lives in Kincaidston, was playing bingo at a friend's house when she heard a "massive bang". Recalling the moment he arrived at the scene of the carnage, he said: There were already a couple of guys talking to someone but all I could see was a hand sticking out the rubble. A Place In The Sun host cringes at 'hard work' couple's low offer on property. It was overwhelming. Family of four seriously injured in Ayr explosion. Two adults and two children have been taken to Crosshouse Hospital in Kilmarnock, the force said. A spokesperson said: "We fully understand how last October's explosion caused considerable concern for many people in the local community. 'The video below doesn't even do the smoke justice. 18th Oct 2021. Hall lets Available Private function available Fully fitted kitchen Full changing rooms and showers Ideal. Self-confessed 'Friends fanatic' Harry took comfort in the sitcom while navigating panic attacks after completing his second tour of Afghanistan a decade ago. Residents in Kincaidston have hit out that pipes being dug up in the wake of the explosion in Gorse Park have been in poor condition, with locals retrieving dug up pipes which are said to be corroding. Almost one month on, the cause of the blast that ripped apart three homes in . He said gas was one line of inquiry being looked at. Allure Spa also offered to take in those who need shelter and wrote on Facebook: "People of Kincadiston if you have to be evacuated and have nowhere to go we can open up our shop to you we have 10 cosy beds with covers and a kettle. Authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of last week's explosion in Ayr more than a week on from the devastating blast. This South Ayrshire location article is a stub. 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. Gunshots caught on chilling doorbell footage in Greenock street after dad 'shot dead'. Dozens of properties were damaged and one was completely destroyed by the blast in the Gorse Park area of Kincaidston in October last year. Crimestoppers offer cash reward for information on firebomb attack on Tory councillor's home, Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell's joint bank account is key to resignation, says Private Eye, The outgoing SNP leader and her chief executive husband are urged to answer the question about whether or not they have a joint bank account, as the magazine says Operation Branchform was the 'game-changer' behind shock resignation, Humiliation for Lorna Slater as more than 80 per cent of Scots producers refuse to sign up for deposit return scheme. Long-term corrosion of a gas pipe caused the explosion, however no blame could be directed to any one agency. SGN issued letters to residents informing them of the work citing they will dig up the Ayr estate to offer extra reassurance. 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. 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. It came just hours after the Ayrshire Post revealed residents were living in fear as we backed the furious communitys campaign for change. Well be starting work during the week of November 29 and well be writing to you again within the next two weeks to provide you with more detail on the project. A spokesman from South Ayrshire Council said: "The investigation into the cause of the explosion in Kincaidston is still ongoing and the site is still under the control of Police Scotland. One man shared CCTV footage online of the sound of the eruption heard some eight miles away. Gas company SGN has replaced 5.8km of pipes in the area with plastic ones. Liel Abada insists Celtic treble would trump all Rangers trash talk after Fashion Sakala was silenced with Viaplay victory. Please report any comments that break our rules. I want this to happen elsewhere, not just for Kincaidston. There were about 30 people all sprinting. Email us at scottishsundigital@news.co.uk or call 0141 420 5300, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Now, police have revealed that four people injured in the blast were from the same family and are in a serious condition in different hospitals. Passing the shop on the way back I heard people saying stuff came off the shelves from the explosion.. 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TWO adults and two children remain in hospital following an explosion in a residential area of Ayrshire. Please note that traffic data is supplied by Highways England, Highways Wales, Highways Scotland and TfL. Family of four seriously injured in Ayr explosion. A corroded gas pipe was the main cause of an explosion which left a . Aerial view of the devastation cause by an explosion last night on Kincaidston Drive Ayr, Scotland, which forced locals to evacuate, Two adults and two children have been taken to hospital after last night's explosion at a South Ayrshire housing estate, Emergency services at the scene last night after four people were taken to hospital following the large gas explosion, The explosion was reported in the Kincaidston area of Ayr, Scotland at 19:10 on Monday and was heard for miles around, Inquiries are ongoing to establish the cause of the blast. There was fire in the back garden and pretty much in where the house was. On Tuesday morning, building standards officers from South Ayrshire Council began internal inspections of 24 properties that are still within the cordoned off area. Frank Kinnis, 83, suffered fatal injuries after David Johnstone stamped on his head in woodland in Elgin. Asked to describe the scene, Mr Cullen said: "It is quite harrowing actually. The explosion was reported in the Kincaidston area at 19:10 on Monday and was heard for miles around. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please Debris at Primrose Park, Ayr, as three people have been taken to hospital following a large explosion at a house in Gorse Park, Ayr. Hoping that everyone is safe after the explosion in Kincaidston this evening. "Our engineers are currently assisting the emergency services to ensure the immediate vicinity is made safe in our role as the gas emergency service. There were homework sheets, joining up the letters, you couldnt miss it. The broadcaster said for the avoidance of doubt, neither Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? The condition of gas pipes in Kincaidston are being probed as part of an investigation into the devastating explosion. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. A family of four including two boys aged 16 and 11 and two adults aged 43 and 47 are in a 'serious condition' after a massive 'gas' explosion destroyed homes in Scotland yesterday. A mother, aged 43, and her 16-year-old-son are fighting for their lives in the wake of last week's explosion. The SNP leadership candidate claimed that she would look at creating a Central Bank during her time as First Minister, despite Holyrood not having the power to do this. Love Island's Olivia and Maxwell brutally dumped before shocking twist announced. The Scottish Ambulance Service said it moved patients to Crosshouse Hospital in Kilmarnock. 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.. Almost one month on, the cause of the blast that ripped apart three homes in Gorse Park in the Ayr estate remains unknown. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. 2023 BBC. We don't know.". Kerr McCann was reportedly one of the first people to arrive at the incident. The blast completely destroyed one home in Gorse Park, Kincaidston, Ayr, on . I was in the army so I know what explosions are. A spokesperson for the firm said: Were unable to comment further (due to the investigation).. Marcus Tindal-Wiles, 25, who lives near to where the blast occurred, said he's 'never felt anything like it before'. Editors' Code of Practice. Scottish Gas Networks said it was ensuring the site around the 'serious explosion' was made safe. Something went wrong, please try again later. He added: There is significant damage to the properties and the surrounding area., We pay for your stories and videos! A woman aged 43 and a boy aged 16 are being treated in Glasgow Royal Infirmary, and a man aged 47 is being treated in the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow. We investigated this incident fully andnotified the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) of the outcome of the investigation, a statement said. 'Our thoughts are with the family and everyone in the local community affected by this. Chief Inspector Derrick Johnston, South Ayrshire area commander, said a multi-agency probe was under way to establish the cause of the blast. - Four people, two children and two adults have been taken to hospital following the explosion which impacted four houses in the . Gas distribution company SGN was helping emergency services. Footage captured the blast on Gorse Park in the Kincaidston area of Ayr, Scotland, at . Aftermath of the gas explosion at Gorse Park in Kincaidston, Ayr, which has left a family of four in hospital. "The house was not where it was, it was scattered about the street.". Mehmet Sunna, who runs Sunna Salon Furniture in the city, has spoken of the moment found his hometown Pazarcik reduced to rubble. Ms Muir, who runs a holiday home rental in North Ayrshire, rushed to her friend's aid within 30 minutes of the explosion and added that: 'The smell of smoke was quite overpowering, but the biggest shock was seeing the amount of rubble and how far it had travelled. This is the first step in doing this., Don't miss the latest Ayrshire headlines sign up to our free daily newsletter here, The aftermath of the Kincaidston gas explosion on Monday, October 18, Residents say they are without answers weeks after the blast in Ayr, Kincaidston community leader Robert Dunn has welcomed the pipe replacement news. Businesses have been offering meals and the nearby Sundrum holiday caravan park offered accommodation for anybody who needed it. Mr McCann said he and other people who had run to help were removed from the area for their own safety shortly after. BAFTAs . Emergency services were called to the scene, and a large presence remained throughout the evening. Local councillor Chris Cullen told BBC Radio's Good Morning Scotland programme that the explosion in Gorse Park was caused by gas. (Image: Ayrshire Post) Get the latest news from the Express straight . "Over the next few days, we will be contacting the householders of the properties which are currently within the cordoned off area to provide an update and arrange for them to have some access to their property.". What we know so far about the Ayr explosion: What a lad he wasnt really crying, he just had a look of fear. VideoAt the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Dozens of girls treated after new Iran poisonings, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, Exploring the rigging claims in Nigeria's elections, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip, Ukraine war casts shadow over India's G20 ambitions, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. A gas main serving number three Gorse Park was found to have holes in it when inspected by Steven Critchlow from the Health and . He said: "A number of lines of inquiry are being pursued which is not uncommon for an incident of this magnitude and complexity. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service confirmed they are in attendance. Chef's 'dream' realised as Gordon Ramsay announces grand final line-up for Next Level Chef. A gas main serving number three Gorse Park was found to have holes in . The blast was reported in Kincaidston shortly after 19:00 on Monday. She told BBC Scotland: "We walked up to where the house has been blown away, and it was horrendous - was like something from a movie set. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to A COUPLE and their two sons cheated death in the explosion that flattened their family home. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. 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.". Kincaidston is a housing scheme in the town of Ayr in South Ayrshire, Scotland. At least three homes were destroyed, the Daily Record reported.Stuart Smith, who promotes Ayrshire through his "Live Around The World With Stu & Co" Facebook page, caught the sound of the explosion on a camera installed . Three of the four worst-affected houses have been demolished but one is still standing empty. Freddie Woodman is Rangers transfer 'target' as Michael Beale looks to solve Ibrox goalkeeper conundrum. Family of missing Scots man 'worried sick' and 'desperate for papa to come home'. And the fast food worker told how he was driven by adrenaline as he joined other residents battling to free the casualties. I thought my home was coming down so I ran out. ", One eye witness, @_generallee, wrote on Twitter: "So there was a big explosion not far from where I stay in Ayr.". What's he waiting for? It could be anything. However SGN did say the explosion left them deeply concerned and said they were working with Police Scotland and HSE as part of the probe. Following the explosion, a 43-year-old woman, a 47-year-old man . Latest on Kincaidston explosion: Investigation still ongoing as officials race to make 24 homes safe . It was scenes from the olden days in the war. Credit: PA. He said: 'Was chaotic. Copyright 2007-2023 STV. The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now. "We'd like to remind everyone if you ever smell gas indoors or outdoors, call the national gas emergency number immediately on 0800 111 999. Two adults and two children have been taken to hospital after a large explosion ripped through houses in Ayrshire . CCTV images captured the moment a house explosion partly destroyed a street leaving four people in hospital. Chris revealed he returned to the blast site this morning after his stint at work ended. 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. 'We dispatched a number of resources to the scene, including three specialist operations vehicles, six ambulances and an air ambulance.'. 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. A corroded gas pipe was the main cause of an explosion which left a family of four in hospital, a report has confirmed. Please avoid the area if you can and let the emergency services do their jobs.. "Emergency services are currently at the scene and we would advise people to avoid the area at the present time.". Share on Twitter; Share on Facebook Share on WhatsApp; Copy link Page URL. She said: "I would really like them [the authorities] to give us some sort of information about what's going to happen to that house because it is a constant reminder. Comments have been closed on this article. Our campaign was all about making Kincaidston safer. Two adults and two children have been taken to hospital after an explosion at a South Ayrshire housing estate. John Stevenson, 45, who lives a few homes away, said: I was just watching TV and there was this blast. Social media users said they heard the explosion from miles away, while pictures shared online showed at least one house badly damaged with debris lying in the street. Ayr St Columba Church has opened its church hall in Midton Road in Ayr for anyone seeking shelter. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Two rest centres have been set up to take care of residents in the housing estate and a number of neighbouring properties have been evacuated. 3-min read. Engineers will begin removing ancient iron pipes which are said to be corroding and replace them with new, safer plastic ones. The house was obliterated around him and he was just sitting there. She heard sirens and saw smoke billowing, so made her way back home. However it was not possible to apportion blame to any of the agencies involved in the building or development of the estate. 17:59, 26 OCT 2021; Bookmark. We have everything we need. She told BBC Scotland: 'We walked up to where the house has been blown away, and it was horrendous - was like something from a movie set. It comes with a family of four still hospitalised two of whom are in a critical condition. On Tuesday morning South Ayrshire Council said the response from the local community had been overwhelming. 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He added: Our thoughts are with the family and everyone affected in the community.. 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. "Please continue to listen to Police advice. Publicidad en este sitio: #WhatsApp 449 103 0276 o escribe a: info.siglo21@gmail.com At least three fire applianceshave rushed to the scene with multiple police cars and ambulances in attendance. DeSantis won't say he's running. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. contact the editor here. 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. 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. DON'T MISSSweden explosion: 25 injured and more than 100 evacuated[INSIGHT]Woman people injured as van explodes on housing estate[REVEAL]Lincolnshire bomb scares: Controlled explosion and schools evacuated[COMMENT], A spokeswoman said: We dispatched a number of resources to the scene, including three specialist operations vehicles, six ambulances and an air ambulance.. Residents have been evacuated from part of the Kincaidston area following the incident on Monday evening. The comments below have been moderated in advance. A mother and her son were left fighting for their lives following the incident, which led to the entire gas pipe network on the estate being ripped out during a multi-agency probe. Emergency services at the scene at Gorse Park, Ayr, as three people have been taken to hospital following a large explosion at a house. Emergency services were called to the scene in the Gorse Park area of Ayr, Ayrshire yesterday at around 7.10pm. The incident took place shortly after 7pm on Monday when an explosion happened in Gorse Park in the Kincaidston area of Ayr. 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. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. Many people took to Twitter to express hope that no one was injured in the explosion. Three of the four worst affected houses have been demolished, while the other is empty. Witnesses said at least one . Chief medical officer Chris Whitty told Johnson that there were no strong reason against in corridors etc, and no very strong reasons for" introducing the masks. The cross-border row surrounding the controversial drinks deposit return scheme is continuing, with Scotland Secretary Alister Jack claiming a formal request to an exemption from the UK Internal Market has still not been made. You can unsubscribe at any time. He was arriving home when saw a "massive plume of fire" in the sky over the street. However, a Freedom of Information (FOI) request found numerous localised spots of corrosion in the pipe leading into the home, according to the HSEs report. Credit: PA. Euan Bryson, who lives in the adjacent housing estate, tweeted a video showing a fire engine on a smoke-filled street in the aftermath of the explosion. A corroded gas pipe was the main cause of an explosion which left a family of four in hospital, a report has confirmed. Police at the scene at Kincaidston Drive, Ayr, as four people have been taken to hospital following a large explosion at a house in Gorse Park, Ayr (Photo: Jane Barlow). Glasgow Film Festival 2023: What's on this year's programme? The fire service said nine appliances and specialist resources, including an air ambulance, attended the incident. The brass plate on the Melville Monument dedicated to Henry Dundas claims he used his influence to delay the abolition of slavery. Moira Muir, 59, said: 'Her lounge window was blown in and the radiator in her upstairs bathroom was blown off the wall.'. The fire service have announced nine appliances and specialist resources including an air ambulance had been sent to the scene. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. I then got to a kid whose foot was stuck under the debris. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. 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 fire service said there were still two appliances at the scene at 9.10am on Tuesday morning. Its morally the right thing to do. Four people are in hospital following an explosion at several homes in the Kincaidston area of Ayr. Many local people told BBC Scotland their thoughts were with the family of four who were injured and those who lost their homes. A local hero told how he helped save a child from the rubble of the horror house blast then worked his nightshift at McDonalds. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. South Ayrshire Police attended the property in Gorse Park, in Ayr, shortly after 7.10pm tonight following reports of an explosion. Inquiries are ongoing to establish the cause of the blast. SGN were also asked when pipes were due to be replaced in Kincaidston but they were unable to reveal the scheduled date due to the investigation. South Ayrshire Council said the site was the responsibility of the insurers and no decisions had been taken about its future. All four are in a serious condition in hospital. 'A family of four were taken to hospital. Early yesterday evening there was a row of houses and now there is a hole. "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. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. @Blaircameron202 added: "My thoughts go out to the people of Kincaidston Ayr tonight after a gas explosion has devastated several homes. Credit: PA. HSE concludedthat there was no evidence to indicate that, on the balance of probabilities, SGN failed to do all that it reasonably should have done to prevent the explosion. 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