Chris McNicol, 40, dashed to rescue a young lad trapped among the devastation despite mercy crews warning the site could blow again. 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. Crews currently remain in attendance and are assisting emergency service partners.. Emergency services were called to the scene on Gorse Park at around 7.10pm, police said, adding that local road closures were in place and the public were advised to avoid the area. Gunshots caught on chilling doorbell footage in Greenock street after dad 'shot dead'. Residents have been evacuated from part of the Kincaidston area following the incident on Monday evening. Please note that traffic data is supplied by Highways England, Highways Wales, Highways Scotland and TfL. Steven Graham lives a few hundred metres from the blast site. 19 October 2021. We dispatched a number of resources to the scene, including three specialist operations vehicles, six ambulances and an air ambulance.. Inquiries are ongoing to establish the cause of the blast. SGN has vowed to rip up Kincaidstons entire gas network after residents voiced concerns in the aftermath of the devastating explosion. There is a GP surgery and a LloydsPharmacy at the Bankfield Medical Practice. 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. She said: Our thoughts are with those affected in the Kincaidston area as we hear reports of an explosion. Emergency services responded to calls to the residential Kincaidston area on Monday evening. SNP Hustings: First Minister candidates go head to head in first broadcasted debate, Kate Forbes, Ash Regan and Humza Yousaf take questions from the SNP membership in hustings the SNP Executive didn't want the public to see, Nicola Sturgeon writes to Rishi Sunak for DRS exemption but still no formal request is made. Asked to describe the scene, Mr Cullen said: "It is quite harrowing actually. What we know so far about the Ayr explosion: What a lad he wasnt really crying, he just had a look of fear. 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. Four houses in Gorse Park, Kincaidston, are likely to be demolished while 35 others are damaged or . There is a lot of chat on social media, which we have not been able to verify, that it was a gas explosion. 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. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can The broadcaster said for the avoidance of doubt, neither Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? 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 . Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. 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. Two adults and two children have been taken to Crosshouse Hospital in Kilmarnock, the force said. The brass plate on the Melville Monument dedicated to Henry Dundas claims he used his influence to delay the abolition of slavery. Authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of last week's explosion in Ayr more than a week on from the devastating blast. 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. . For other inquiries, Contact Us. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. 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. Titford heard Kaylea screaming shortly before she died but instead of checking if she was unwell, he texted her to stop. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. The estate remains partly in council hands (now South Ayrshire Council) although many of the houses are now privately owned. 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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.. 'We dispatched a number of resources to the scene, including three specialist operations vehicles, six ambulances and an air ambulance.'. A spokesperson said: "We fully understand how last October's explosion caused considerable concern for many people in the local community. Self-confessed 'Friends fanatic' Harry took comfort in the sitcom while navigating panic attacks after completing his second tour of Afghanistan a decade ago. A corroded gas pipe was the main cause of an explosion which left a family of four in hospital, a report has confirmed. Plans were announced last week with the gas distribution company promising the major works will take place in the week commencing Monday, November 29. 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). Ex-chief constable of Police Scotland 'said bulk of rape complaints were regretful sex'. 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 . Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. 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). Engineers will begin removing ancient iron pipes which are said to be corroding and replace them with new, safer plastic ones. A neighbour said of Mondays suspected gas horror: Its a miracle they survived.. 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. Police Scotland said inquiries were continuing into the cause of the explosion. A corroded gas pipe was the main cause of an explosion which left a . The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking. Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Four in hospital after explosion destroys homes in Ayr", "Kincaidston explosion: Community needs to know what caused blast", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kincaidston&oldid=1119050632, Articles needing additional references from July 2022, All articles needing additional references, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 30 October 2022, at 12:45. He said: Our wee campaign worked and this proves it. Kerr McCann was one of the first on the scene. Jill Hannah, 43, was visiting her mum nearby when disaster struck. A MOTHER and son remain in critical condition following an explosion which destroyed a house in Ayr . South Ayrshire Police attended the property in Gorse Park, in Ayr, shortly after 7.10pm tonight following reports of an explosion. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Passing the shop on the way back I heard people saying stuff came off the shelves from the explosion.. Face masks were introduced in schools because Boris Johnson was told it was 'not worth an argument' with Nicola Sturgeon. This South Ayrshire location article is a stub. HP10 9TY. He added: There is significant damage to the properties and the surrounding area., We pay for your stories and videos! (Image: Ayrshire Post) Get the latest news from the Express straight . were arrested. 'A family of four were taken to hospital. 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Another Twitter user, @from1888, claimed that two houses were "totally flattened" following the explosion. Email us at scottishsundigital@news.co.uk or call 0141 420 5300, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. 'Schizophrenic's' brutal slaying of Scots dog walker 'could not have been predicted'. Eve Beattie Trainee Reporter. Emergency crews are at the scene of the blast which took place in the Kincaidston area of Ayr on Monday night. Dozens of people will spend a third night away from home after an explosion at a property in Ayr. He said: 'It is quite harrowing actually. "Passing the shop on the way back I heard people saying stuff came off the shelves from the explosion.". 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Former Rangers director Imran Ahmad's 'Life of Riley' claim on day one of 60m civil case. He tweeted: "Massive explosion in Kincaidston Ayr tonight, the explosion could be heard from up to six miles away.". "Our engineers are currently assisting the emergency services to ensure the immediate vicinity is made safe in our role as the gas emergency service. We are at the entrance to the Kincaidston estate which, at the moment, is as far as we are allowed to go. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, William Ferguson, 47, wife Marion, 43, and their two sons are currently in hospital, They were pulled from the rubble of 3 Gorse Park after a huge explosion last night, CCTV captures shocking footage of horror house explosion in Ayr, Ayr explosion: First picture of couple who cheated death alongside two sons in horror blast which destroyed family home, Frogmore eviction shows King Charles has drawn a line with Harry - now he must do two more things with the spoilt brat, Harry's vicious attacks on Camilla could not be forgiven by King Charles - he had to hit back, Constance Marten: Baby's body found after massive police search, as cops question runaway aristocrat & Mark Gordon, Rishi Sunak to finally unveil delayed small boats law next week after Brexit win, Ministers vow to never use draconian spy law to jail journalists, aerial photos show the extent of the blast, Hero pulled shocked child from rubble of Ayr explosion then went to work nightshift at McDonalds, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), A family of four - two adults and two children -, Nearby homes have been evacuated with families. We investigated this incident fully andnotified the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) of the outcome of the investigation, a statement said. People in a South Ayrshire community say they "need to know" the cause of a serious explosion which left a family of four in hospital. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. He said: "Was it an explosion caused by gas? The house's gone. Father ignored daughter's screams and texted her to 'stop' on night she died covered in maggots. Police, the fire service and other emergency serivces, including a medical helicopter are responding after an explosion at a house in Ayr. 2021 explosion On 18 October 2021, four people were injured in an explosion that destroyed a . Twitter user @mrmckinlayRMPS tweeted: "Hoping that everyone is safe after the explosion in Kincaidston this evening. Get the latest news from the Express straight to your inbox. 'Our thoughts are with the family and everyone in the local community affected by this. - The explosion occured in Gorse Park, Kincaidston just after 7pm. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. 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. 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. Caroline Finnett, who lives in Kincaidston, said she heard a 'massive' bang and then heard sirens and saw smoke billowing. Read about our approach to external linking. The blast completely destroyed one home in Gorse Park, Kincaidston, Ayr, on . There was fire in the back garden and pretty much in where the house was. The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you. FOUR people have been hospitalised following an explosion on an Ayr street. 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. Operations control mobilised nine appliances and specialist resources to the scene and firefighters are working to extinguish the fire. Ayr St Columba Church has opened its church hall in Midton Road for anyone seeking shelter. The iconic display team will perform a breathtaking aerial sequence over the coast at September's air show. Annfield Burn flows through the scheme at the north side. Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story, a blast ripped through Gorse Park in Kincaidston, Harry and Meghan told to 'vacate' Frogmore Cottage, Rare Jurassic-era bug found at Arkansas Walmart, Ed Sheeran says wife developed tumour in pregnancy, China and Belarus call for peace in Ukraine, Man survives 31 days in jungle by eating worms, Baby's body found as police still question couple, Havana Syndrome unlikely to have hostile cause - US. Councillors insisted they had been left with no choice amid a tough financial backdrop. All of the gasmetallic main and service pipesin the area have recently been replaced. A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "Four houses have been affected by the explosion. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. We thought it was a car crash or believe it or not a gun or something because we had never heard anything like it before. A spokesman for Scottish Gas Networks said: "At around 20:00 tonight we received a request to assist the emergency services following the reports of a serious explosion in Gorse Park, Ayr. A local hero told how he helped save a child from the rubble of the horror house blast then worked his nightshift at McDonalds. Freddie Woodman is Rangers transfer 'target' as Michael Beale looks to solve Ibrox goalkeeper conundrum. Hoping that everyone is safe after the explosion in . The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now. There were about 30 people all sprinting. Scottish Gas Networks confirmed it was ensuring the area around the site was made safe. "Please share so that all those needing shelter can access tonight.". "Two adults and two children have been taken to Crosshouse Hospital in Kilmarnock. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. During World War I, a Sopwith Camel crashed at the farm, killing the pilot, Captain Victor George Anderson Bush, . 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. 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. Dozens of properties were damaged and one was completely destroyed by the blast in the Gorse Park area of Kincaidston in October last year. Scottish Gas Networks said it was ensuring the site around the 'serious explosion' was made safe. The area around Kincaidston Drive was cordoned off by police who rushed to the scene last night, Debris smashes a taxi windscreen at Primrose Park, Ayr, as three people have been taken to hospital following a large explosion at a house in Gorse Park. Glasgow Film Festival 2023: What's on this year's programme? . Devastated mum diagnosed with cancer after thinking she was doing 'too much' at the gym. Mehmet Sunna, who runs Sunna Salon Furniture in the city, has spoken of the moment found his hometown Pazarcik reduced to rubble. 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. The investigation into the cause of the blast is still ongoing and the site is still under the control of Police Scotland. 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. 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 condition of gas pipes in Kincaidston are being probed as part of an investigation into the devastating explosion. The incident took place shortly after 7pm on Monday when an explosion happened in Gorse Park in the Kincaidston area of Ayr. 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. This included ensuring that windows and doors were closed and locked or, if necessary, temporarily boarded up. 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. 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. "Emergency services are currently at the scene and we would advise people to avoid the area at the present time.". 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.". South Ayrshire Council said the site was the responsibility of the insurers and no decisions had been taken about its future. The seasonal chocolate bar has already received glowing online reviews from customers, with many more wanting to try it. "A decision on whether to submit a report to the procurator fiscal will be made on conclusion of the investigation.". The Ayrshire Post can reveal that investigators are looking into gas pipes on the estate. Ayr explosion Gorse Park: 'Residents accounted for' as family of four 'seriously injured' in Kincaidston. Four people, including two children, were rushed to hospital. We have written to those most directly affected to explain our decision. 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 SNP leadership contender came under fire for two of flagship policies, free childcare for one and two-year-olds and increase council tax on second homes, as he was accused of copying old plans from other parties. 3-min read. Witnesses said at least one . The body of Kyle Sambrook and his beagle Bane were found in Glencoe on Saturday following a three-day search. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. Businesses have been offering meals and the nearby Sundrum holiday caravan park offered accommodation for anybody who needed it. I knew it was an explosion. Cars and other houses were damaged. A COUPLE and their two sons cheated death in the explosion that flattened their family home. On 18 October 2021, four people were injured in an explosion that destroyed a house on Gorse Park and damaged multiple others.[1][2]. People are being urged to avoid the area with the Scottish Fire Service confirming their . Kincaidston Primary School is located within the estate. Aftermath of the gas explosion at Gorse Park in Kincaidston, Ayr, which has left a family of four in hospital. We could hear a female adult voice a couple of metres away. 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. Their youngest lad was in the adjoining Royal Hospital for Children. 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. In a statement, the force said four houses had been affected by the explosion, with a number of premises evacuated and two rest centres set up to assist. 19 October 2021. 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 was like something you see in a movie.. The Scottish Ambulance Service said it moved patients to Crosshouse Hospital in Kilmarnock. "Please continue to listen to Police advice. The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android. Family of four seriously injured in Ayr explosion. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. A43-year-old woman and a 16-year-old boy are currently within Glasgow Royal Infirmary. There was personal property and rubble all over the scene. However it was not possible to apportion blame to any of the agencies involved in the building or development of the estate. ITV bosses confirm Jeremy Clarkson and Who Wants To Be A Millionaire are not cancelled. Emergency services responded to calls to the residential Kincaidston area on Monday evening. Body of baby found in search for missing infant after parents arrested. It comes as SGN vowed to rip out old pipes that residents feared were corroding under their homes. Marion Ferguson, 43, and William Ferguson, 47, are being treated in hospital along with their two sons following the explosion in Kincaidston, Ayr, on Monday night He said gas was one line of inquiry being looked at. 'Emergency services attended and a number of houses were evacuated. Other amenities include a community centre, a bowling club, a Spar shop, a church, a youth cafe and several vacant units at the Cornhill Shopping Centre. 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