CCTV captured an explosion at a house in Ayr, which could be heard eight miles away. 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 . Read about our approach to external linking. - The explosion occured in Gorse Park, Kincaidston just after 7pm. 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.". We don't know.". A corroded gas pipe was the main cause of an explosion which left a family of four in hospital, a report has confirmed. "The house was not where it was, it was scattered about the street.". Gunshots caught on chilling doorbell footage in Greenock street after dad 'shot dead'. It is understood that the sound from the blast could be heard up to three miles away, according to reports on social media. 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.. The condition of gas pipes in Kincaidston are being probed as part of an investigation into the devastating explosion. 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. Plans were announced last week with the gas distribution company promising the major works will take place in the week commencing Monday, November 29. By STV News . Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. It's scary.". were arrested. The fire service said there were still two appliances at the scene at 9.10am on Tuesday morning. The nearby Sundrum holiday caravan park has offered accommodation for anyone who requires it. Four houses in Gorse Park, Kincaidston, are likely to be demolished while 35 others are damaged or . Ex-chief constable of Police Scotland 'said bulk of rape complaints were regretful sex'. Inquiries are ongoing to establish the cause of the blast. Two adults and two children have been taken to hospital after a large explosion ripped through houses in Ayrshire . These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. The blast completely destroyed one home in Gorse Park, Kincaidston, Ayr, on . Steven Graham lives a few hundred metres from the blast site. 'Two-and-a-half houses are missing. Emergency services were called to the scene, and a large presence remained throughout the evening. Three of the four worst affected houses have been demolished, while the other is empty. Scots woman, 35, dies in sleep as heartbroken family hail 'amazing' little sister. 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. This will include timescales and information on traffic management.. 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 fundraiser has been launched to get Arlene Blane over from Australia to be by sister Victoria Wallace's side when she goes through treatment. Face masks were introduced in schools because Boris Johnson was told it was 'not worth an argument' with Nicola Sturgeon. More info. We knew there was a fourth person under the rubble. People are being urged to avoid the area with the Scottish Fire Service confirming their . 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. Emergency crews are at the scene of the blast which took place in the Kincaidston area of Ayr on Monday night. He tweeted: "Massive explosion in Kincaidston Ayr tonight, the explosion could be heard from up to six miles away.". Aldi launches tasty Easter treat 2 cheaper than high street equivalent. An explosion at a house in Ayr has caused severe damage, with the blast being heard for miles around. We dispatched a number of resources to the scene, including three specialist operations vehicles, six ambulances and an air ambulance.. 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.. Two adults and two children were taken to hospital after an explosion at a house in Ayr that caused severe damage, with the blast being heard for . Please share so that all those needing shelter can access tonight. Kerr McCann was reportedly one of the first people to arrive at the incident. 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. 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. 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. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. "Please avoid that area if you can and let @fire_scot and other emergency services get on with their work. Community leader Robert Dunn who vowed to lead a crusade against the gas firm says the pressure on SGN has already paid off. 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. TWO adults and two children remain in hospital following an explosion in a residential area of Ayrshire. 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. Credit: PA. Share on Twitter; Share on Facebook Share on WhatsApp; Copy link Page URL. Share via. The blast site remains fenced off. He said: 'The entire building shook from the shockwave.'. 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). 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. The house's gone. They wrote: "Hearing of a massive explosion in Ayr. ", One eye witness, @_generallee, wrote on Twitter: "So there was a big explosion not far from where I stay in Ayr.". 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. The estate remains partly in council hands (now South Ayrshire Council) although many of the houses are now privately owned. 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'. One person, @scottishchicp, tweeted: "Wow that explosion in Ayr is scary. Get all the local news in your area plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis at your fingertips 24/7. Glasgow Film Festival 2023: What's on this year's programme? Many people took to Twitter to express hope that no one was injured in the explosion. "Passing the shop on the way back I heard people saying stuff came off the shelves from the explosion.". This is what we know about the incident so far. 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. "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. I was in the army so I know what explosions are. Residents have been evacuated from part of the Kincaidston area following the incident on Monday evening. Kincaidston Primary School is located within the estate. Cars and other houses were damaged. 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. Frank Kinnis, 83, suffered fatal injuries after David Johnstone stamped on his head in woodland in Elgin. 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. Almost one month on, the cause of the blast that ripped apart three homes in Gorse Park in the Ayr estate remains unknown. There was stuff flying out the sky.. From other local news sites. Gas distribution company SGN was helping emergency services. Get the latest news from the Express straight to your inbox. It was stated that SGN should have done more to prevent the explosion. Dozens of properties were damaged and one was completely destroyed by the blast in the Gorse Park area of Kincaidston in October last year. On Monday night, an explosion occurred in Gorse Park, Kincaidston, destroying one property and damaging several others. Latest on Kincaidston explosion: Investigation still ongoing as officials race to make 24 homes safe . Credit: PA. It was scenes from the olden days in the war. Chris McNicol, 40, dashed to rescue a young lad trapped among the devastation despite mercy crews warning the site could blow again. It came just hours after the Ayrshire Post revealed residents were living in fear as we backed the furious communitys campaign for change. 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To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. @BelmontAcad01. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Ayr explosion: Major incident following reports of an explosion in Kincaidston. A spokesperson said: "We fully understand how last October's explosion caused considerable concern for many people in the local community. The fire service said there were still two appliances at the scene at 9.10am on Tuesday morning. Community appeals have been started for food and drink supplies for those staying at the rest centres. The CCTV footage captured the blast on Gorse Park in the Kincaidston area of . But police did tell us earlier this morning that the area still isn't 100% safe. The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android. On Tuesday morning, building standards officers from South Ayrshire Council began internal inspections of 24 properties that are still within the cordoned off area. Describing the blast impact, she added: There was a massive bang and the place shook. Chief Inspector Derrick Johnston, South Ayrshire area commander, said a multi-agency probe was under way to establish the cause of the blast. 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. Residents have been evacuated from . 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. I had to climb all over it. The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you. Police Scotland said inquiries were continuing into the cause of the explosion. . The broadcaster said for the avoidance of doubt, neither Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? ', 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, Shocking drone pictures showed the aftermath of the explosion which damaged four houses and caused four people to be taken to hospital, 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, Debris at Primrose Park, Ayr. Sakala claimed Gers were the better team but they couldn't back it up in Viaplay Cup final defeat at Hampden. 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 Do you have a story or video for The Scottish Sun? Scots presenter Andrea McLean 'bedridden' and has been 'poorly for so long now'. Dozens of properties were damaged and one was completely destroyed by the blast in the Gorse Park area of Kincaidston in October last year. Family of missing Scots man 'worried sick' and 'desperate for papa to come home'. Scottish Fire and Rescue Service area commander Ian McMeekin described the incident as extremely challenging. Please avoid the area if you can and let the emergency services do their jobs.. 18th Oct 2021. The former Newcastle keeper had loan spells with Aberdeen and Kilmarnock and only signed for Preston North End last summer. 'A family of four were taken to hospital. A Gannett Company. 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. Body of baby found in search for missing infant after parents arrested. 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. John Stevenson, 45, who lives a few homes away, said: I was just watching TV and there was this blast. It was overwhelming. 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. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. "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.". Freddie Woodman is Rangers transfer 'target' as Michael Beale looks to solve Ibrox goalkeeper conundrum. SGN installed a temporary, above-ground, gas pipeline for homes in Kincaidston while investigations were carried out. He said: "Immediately after I felt a big bang, I knew it was an explosion. 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. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Micheal shared some of the benefits of eating one type of food, including improved brain health. Mr Cullen also said that it could be up to 10 days before people were allowed to return to their homes on the estate. More than seven months ago, a blast ripped through Gorse Park in Kincaidston, near Ayr, . As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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They said four houses were affected but that a number of other premises were evacuated.According to Scotland's . Asked to describe the scene, Mr Cullen said: "It is quite harrowing actually. It was overwhelming. FOUR people have been hospitalised following an explosion on an Ayr street. Police say four homes were caught up in the blast in Ayr. Please report any comments that break our rules. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to Stars from the world of football, cricket and rugby will play it for laughs at the Ayrshire Hospice Big Sports Lunch in April. 17:59, 26 OCT 2021; Bookmark. The Ayrshire Post can reveal that investigators are looking into gas pipes on the estate. The Health and Safety Executive has concluded its investigation into the incident in Kincaidston, Ayr, on October 18 last year. The sports therapist, who did not want named, likened the scene to a war zone as dozens of terrified residents ran for their lives. It tweeted: "Thank you all so much for your generosity following the incident in Kincaidston last night. From my mums back bedroom window you can see down and there was a house and a half gone with smoke billowing out. He said: "This is our home and we're all living above it. Early yesterday evening there was a row of houses and now there is a hole. A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "Four houses have been affected by the explosion. 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. A spokesperson for SGN told the Post they were unable to comment on the condition of the pipes due to an ongoing investigation by police and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Ayr St Columba Church has opened its church hall in Midton Road in Ayr for anyone seeking shelter. 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. Kerr McCann was one of the first on the scene. He said some of his neighbours were in a worse position. He said: 'It is quite harrowing actually. The HSE said its own investigation into the explosion had now been concluded. Murder probe after man shot dead on doorstep of Greenock home in 'targeted' attack. It shows there is an issue with all of these pipes. The explosion affected four homes in the street and was felt several miles away. Her street was littered with broken roof tiles. 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