A43-year-old woman and a 16-year-old boy are currently within Glasgow Royal Infirmary. Kincaidston explosion: 12 pictures that show the devastating extent of damage caused by gas explosion in Ayr. Ayr St Columba Church has opened its church hall in Midton Road for anyone seeking shelter. 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. SGN has vowed to rip up Kincaidstons entire gas network after residents voiced concerns in the aftermath of the devastating explosion. A COUPLE and their two sons cheated death in the explosion that flattened their family home. We are at the entrance to the Kincaidston estate which, at the moment, is as far as we are allowed to go. There were about 30 people all sprinting. Do you have a story or video for The Scottish Sun? All four are in a serious condition in hospital. ", One eye witness, @_generallee, wrote on Twitter: "So there was a big explosion not far from where I stay in Ayr.". READ MORE: Four in hospital and residents evacuated after explosion tears through house in Ayr Local councillor Chris Cullen told BBC Good Morning Scotland that gas caused the explosion . Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. Freddie Woodman is Rangers transfer 'target' as Michael Beale looks to solve Ibrox goalkeeper conundrum. The blast, which left a family of four seriously injured, affected four houses, and . The nearby Sundrum holiday caravan park has offered accommodation for anyone who requires it. Ms Finnett then took hot food to the community centre where those affected are sheltering, and offered up her spare room to anyone who needed it. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. A Scottish Fire and Rescue . 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. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. The CCTV footage captured the blast on Gorse Park in the Kincaidston area of . were arrested. Almost one month later the cause of the blast that ripped apart three homes in Kincaidston remains unknown. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. On 18 October 2021, four people were injured in an explosion that destroyed a house on Gorse Park and damaged multiple others.[1][2]. The Health and Safety Executive has concluded its investigation into the incident in Kincaidston, Ayr, on October 18 last year. He said: 'It is quite harrowing actually. The iconic display team will perform a breathtaking aerial sequence over the coast at September's air show. Shocking doorbell footage from near the blast zone captured the explosion followed by showers of debris tumbling from the sky. A spokesperson for the firm said: Were unable to comment further (due to the investigation).. "A number of premises have been evacuated and two local rest centres have been set up to assist. The estate borders Belmont to the north, Alloway to the west and the A77 to the south and east. 'It serves as a warning to other women': JK Rowling talks threatening control of women in culture war, In the latest podcast with Megan Phelps-Roper's called The Witch Trials of JK Rowling, the author famed for ongoing attacks against her views shares her thoughts on what it says to other women, Shinty introduces random drug tests in bid to tackle drug abuse in Highlands and Islands, The new shinty season gets underway this weekend and for the first time ever the UK Anti-Doping agency has been engaged to carry out random testing on players. . . The HSE said its own investigation into the explosion had now been concluded. A home in Kincaidston, Ayr, exploded at 7:10pm last night Two adults and two children are currently being treated in hospital Shocking aerial photos show the extent of the blast which has blown . This map shows where the explosion occurred: Eyewitnesses on social media reported debris and plumes of smoke in the surrounding area. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. Caroline Finnett, who lives in Kincaidston, said she heard a 'massive' bang and then heard sirens and saw smoke billowing. 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. 246 were here. 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. 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. 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. ICU beds to shut at Ayr Hospital as NHS chiefs admit strain on system. 19 October 2021. 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 house was not where it was, it was scattered about the street.". Their two children have been released from hospital and are being cared for by relatives. 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One person, @cxllumrfc, said he heard the explosion "six miles away". What we know so far about the Ayr explosion: What a lad he wasnt really crying, he just had a look of fear. 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. We only managed to get the kid out because the fire service told us to evacuate in case there was another explosion and they didnt want anyone else injured.. 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. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: Enquiries are ongoing. HSE said they were unable to comment on the investigation. A letter to residents reads: Having listened to concerns from across the whole community, weve decided to convert our whole gas pipework on the Kincaidston estate to plastic pipe to provide everyone with reassurance. Micheal shared some of the benefits of eating one type of food, including improved brain health. The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android. A spokesman for the Health and Safety Executive said the investigation was ongoing. Father ignored daughter's screams and texted her to 'stop' on night she died covered in maggots. The former Newcastle keeper had loan spells with Aberdeen and Kilmarnock and only signed for Preston North End last summer. "Emergency services are currently at the scene and we would advise people to avoid the area at the present time.". 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 family of four were taken to hospital. Dozens of properties were damaged and one was completely destroyed by the blast in the Gorse Park area of Kincaidston in October last year. It was like something you see in a movie.. First published on Mon 18 Oct 2021 16.52 EDT. A Gannett Company. Dozens of properties were damaged and one was completely destroyed by the blast in the Gorse Park area of Kincaidston in October last year. A multi-agency investigation that began after the October 18 explosion is still ongoing. A gas main serving number three Gorse Park was found to have holes in it when inspected by Steven Critchlow from the Health and . We have everything we need. 'Schizophrenic's' brutal slaying of Scots dog walker 'could not have been predicted'. The fire service said there were still two appliances at the scene at 9.10am on Tuesday morning. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Scotland gas explosion: Four in hospital after 'big bang' in Ayr that left house destroyed 'Early yesterday evening there was a row of houses and now there is a hole' The blast sent debris flying into houses and cars . Share on Twitter; Share on Facebook Share on WhatsApp; Copy link Page URL. It shows there is an issue with all of these pipes. He said some of his neighbours were in a worse position. Emergency services at the scene at Gorse Park, Ayr, as three people have been taken to hospital following a large explosion at a house. Three of the four worst affected houses have been demolished, while the other is empty. Hoping that everyone is safe after the explosion in . Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. Shocking photos have revealed the extent of the devastation caused by the explosion, which saw residents evacuated from part of the Kincaidston area in Ayr. It comes with a family of four still hospitalised two of whom are in a critical condition. 2021 explosion On 18 October 2021, four people were injured in an explosion that destroyed a . SGN installed a temporary, above-ground, gas pipeline for homes in Kincaidston while investigations were carried out. "The Council works under the direction of emergency services in these circumstances and stands ready to support our communities in any way we can.". A family of four, including two boys aged 11 and 16, are in a serious condition after an explosion destroyed their home in South Ayrshire. Hoping that everyone is safe after the explosion in Kincaidston this evening. Two adults and two children have been taken to hospital after an explosion at a house in Ayr, . Chief Inspector Derrick Johnston, South Ayrshire area commander, said a multi-agency probe was under way to establish the cause of the blast. We knew there was a fourth person under the rubble. 2023 BBC. 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. Marion and William Ferguson remain seriously injured in hospital. There was personal property and rubble all over the scene. Wednesday, 1st March 2023See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. 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. At around 7.10pm on Monday night, emergency services were called to the scene in the Gorse Park area of Ayr. The blast completely destroyed one home in Gorse Park, Kincaidston, Ayr, on October 18 last year. He told the BBC: Immediately after I felt a big bang. Long-term corrosion of a gas pipe caused the explosion, however no blame could be directed to any one agency. Olivia Hawkins and Maxwell Samuda, Shaq Muhammad and Tanya Manhenga, Claudia Fogarty and Keanan Brand, and Casey O'Gorman and Rosie Seabrook were all at risk of exiting the villa. There was stuff flying out the sky.. Liel Abada insists Celtic treble would trump all Rangers trash talk after Fashion Sakala was silenced with Viaplay victory. The blast site remains fenced off. Callum Deboys cooked his way from the basement kitchen all the way to the final of Next Level Chef. SGN issued letters to residents informing them of the work citing they will dig up the Ayr estate to offer extra reassurance. We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. BAFTAs . We are no longer accepting comments on this article. We have written to those most directly affected to explain our decision. A mother, aged 43, and her 16-year-old-son are fighting for their lives in the wake of last week's explosion. However it was not possible to apportion blame to any of the agencies involved in the building or development of the estate. The explosion reportedly destroyed one house and a terrace, with the homes of the other side also damaged. Their youngest lad was in the adjoining Royal Hospital for Children. Neil Wilson, also known as Neil Canney, was found seriously wounded after he was targeted at his house on Nairn Road at around 1.15am on Tuesday. 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. On Wednesday's instalment of the Channel 4 property show, Julie and Peter enlisted Lee's help to find their dream holiday home in South West France. Read about our approach to external linking. This South Ayrshire location article is a stub. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Steven Graham lives a few hundred metres from the blast site. 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.. The booming sound of an explosion at a house in Ayr, Scotland, on Monday evening, October 18, was captured several miles northeast of the blast on a security camera. 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