", Four in hospital after explosion destroys homes, Family of four seriously injured in Ayr explosion. The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android. "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. 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. There was fire in the back garden and pretty much in where the house was. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. Four people are in hospital following an explosion at several homes in the Kincaidston area of Ayr. The body of Kyle Sambrook and his beagle Bane were found in Glencoe on Saturday following a three-day search. We have written to those most directly affected to explain our decision. AYR: Postcode district: KA7: Dialling code: 01292: Police: Scotland: Fire: Scottish: Ambulance: Scottish: UK Parliament . "Thinking of those who have lost loved ones or been injured as well as the many who have had to be evacuated from their homes.". 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. Love Island's Olivia and Maxwell brutally dumped before shocking twist announced. A Place In The Sun host cringes at 'hard work' couple's low offer on property. That person was getting asked, Is there anybody else in the house? and we got everyone to quieten down. 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. He added: There is significant damage to the properties and the surrounding area., We pay for your stories and videos! Please note that traffic data is supplied by Highways England, Highways Wales, Highways Scotland and TfL. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Get all the local news in your area plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis at your fingertips 24/7. Mr Cullen also said that it could be up to 10 days before people were allowed to return to their homes on the estate. Residents have been evacuated from . A corroded gas pipe was the main cause of an explosion which left a family of four in hospital, a report has confirmed. It tweeted: "Thank you all so much for your generosity following the incident in Kincaidston last night. Hangers with clothes on them, curtains in trees. Mr McCann said he and other people who had run to help were removed from the area for their own safety shortly after. Kincaidston explosion: 12 pictures that show the devastating extent of damage caused by gas explosion in Ayr. A fundraiser has been launched to get Arlene Blane over from Australia to be by sister Victoria Wallace's side when she goes through treatment. The blast completely destroyed one home in Gorse Park, Kincaidston, Ayr, on . Emergency services at the scene at Gorse Park, Ayr, as three people have been taken to hospital following a large explosion at a house. 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.. 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 Gannett Company. "Our engineers are currently assisting the emergency services to ensure the immediate vicinity is made safe in our role as the gas emergency service. The Health and Safety Executive has concluded its investigation into the incident in Kincaidston, Ayr, on October 18 last year. It comes with a family of four still hospitalised two of whom are in a critical condition. Frank Kinnis, 83, suffered fatal injuries after David Johnstone stamped on his head in woodland in Elgin. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Almost one month later the cause of the blast that ripped apart three homes in Kincaidston remains unknown. Murder probe after man shot dead on doorstep of Greenock home in 'targeted' attack. 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. Scots presenter Andrea McLean 'bedridden' and has been 'poorly for so long now'. There was fire in the back garden and pretty much in where the house was. The estate borders Belmont to the north, Alloway to the west and the A77 to the south and east. It has been a gas explosion, the exact details of how that happened aren't released yet.'. 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. It could be anything. 'We dispatched a number of resources to the scene, including three specialist operations vehicles, six ambulances and an air ambulance.'. 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. Credit: PA. 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. 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Aerial images show that one house in the terrace of four has been destroyed by the blast while the roof of another appears to have caved in and debris is scattered around the area. This is what we know about the incident so far. Paper Subscription to the Daily Record and Sunday Mail, Paper Subscription to the Paisley Daily Express, 2023 Scottish Daily Record and Sunday Mail Ltd, Nicola Sturgeon says Cambo oil field should not be green-lit, Hairdresser died from cancer after initially losing feeling in thumb and finger, BrewDog hotel criticised for copying name of Edinburgh bar and 'poaching' Instagram followers, Religious couple horrified after discovering man they took in and 'loved' is terror suspect, sign up to our free daily newsletter here, North Ayrshire takeaway's tasty treats win top prize at Scottish 'Curry Oscars', Raging neighbours furious at 18 mile detour to get a pint of milk after road closes for weeks. Michael Mosley shares the weight loss snack that 'won't add to your waistline'. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. Witnesses said at least one . We could hear a female adult voice a couple of metres away. The Scottish Ambulance Service said it moved patients to Crosshouse Hospital in Kilmarnock. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. A corroded gas pipe was the main cause of an explosion which left a . "The house was not where it was, it was scattered about the street.". Former Rangers director Imran Ahmad's 'Life of Riley' claim on day one of 60m civil case. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. There were car alarms going off and things flashing and big stones everywhere.. Businesses have been offering meals and the nearby Sundrum holiday caravan park offered accommodation for anybody who needed it. 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. Early yesterday evening there was a row of houses and now there is a hole. contact the editor here. Two adults and two children were taken to Crosshouse Hospital in Kilmarnock, Police Scotland confirmed. South Ayrshire Council raise council tax by five per cent as budget is revealed. Aftermath of the gas explosion at Gorse Park in Kincaidston, Ayr, which has left a family of four in hospital. Two adults and two children have been taken to Crosshouse Hospital in Kilmarnock, the force said. SNP MSP for Ayr Siobhian Brown has offered her sympathies to those affected. 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 former Newcastle keeper had loan spells with Aberdeen and Kilmarnock and only signed for Preston North End last summer. Kincaidston Primary School is located within the estate. During World War I, a Sopwith Camel crashed at the farm, killing the pilot, Captain Victor George Anderson Bush, . 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. William Ferguson, 47, wife Marion, 43, and their lads aged 11 and 16 were rescued from the rubble at 3 Gorse Park in Kincaidston, Ayr. She said: I was watching Emmerdale and the next minute the house just shook. Freddie Woodman is Rangers transfer 'target' as Michael Beale looks to solve Ibrox goalkeeper conundrum. 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. Could scarcely make out peoples' faces.'. View our online Press Pack. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to Shocking images show the extent of the damage that the blast caused in a residential area of Ayr. He said some of his neighbours were in a worse position. It shows there is an issue with all of these pipes. Titford heard Kaylea screaming shortly before she died but instead of checking if she was unwell, he texted her to stop. What's he waiting for? Steven Graham lives a few hundred metres from the blast site. The Scottish Greens co-leader refused to admit how many Scottish producers had not signed up to the scheme when questioned about it at Holyrood. SGN issued letters to residents informing them of the work citing they will dig up the Ayr estate to offer extra reassurance. He said: "Was it an explosion caused by gas? A spokesman 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. 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. Debris at Primrose Park, Ayr, as three people have been taken to hospital following a large explosion at a house in Gorse Park, Ayr. 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.. She said: There were kids toys outside the front door of those houses and their clothes and stuff. A43-year-old woman and a 16-year-old boy are currently within Glasgow Royal Infirmary. What we know so far about the Ayr explosion: A home in Kincaidston, Ayr, exploded at 7:10pm last night; A family of four - two adults and two children - are in 'serious condition' in hospital; Marion and William Ferguson remain seriously injured in hospital. 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