Hangers with clothes on them, curtains in trees. Self-confessed 'Friends fanatic' Harry took comfort in the sitcom while navigating panic attacks after completing his second tour of Afghanistan a decade ago. It was overwhelming. Emergency services responded to calls to the residential Kincaidston area on Monday evening. Prior to development, Kincaidston was a farm on the outskirts of Ayr. She said: I was watching Emmerdale and the next minute the house just shook. 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. . He said: "Was it an explosion caused by gas? 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. A spokesman for the Health and Safety Executive said the investigation was ongoing. First published on Mon 18 Oct 2021 16.52 EDT. Email us at scottishsundigital@news.co.uk or call 0141 420 5300, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. 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 Ayrshire Post can reveal that investigators are looking into gas pipes on the estate. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's The blast completely destroyed one home in Gorse Park, Kincaidston, Ayr, on . There is a GP surgery and a LloydsPharmacy at the Bankfield Medical Practice. All of the gasmetallic main and service pipesin the area have recently been replaced. Family of missing Scots man 'worried sick' and 'desperate for papa to come home'. 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. By STV News . He told the BBC he has paid more than 600 to fix his damaged cars but his insurance company won't pay out until the cause of the blast is known. (Image: Ayrshire Post) Get the latest news from the Express straight . Engineers will begin removing ancient iron pipes which are said to be corroding and replace them with new, safer plastic ones. 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; The author of the report, Steve Critchlow, said the extent of the damage to the property meant it was not possible to identify an ignition source, adding it was his opinion that the corrosion occurred because the plastic coating of the pipe was damaged. A Place In The Sun host cringes at 'hard work' couple's low offer on property. Freddie Woodman is Rangers transfer 'target' as Michael Beale looks to solve Ibrox goalkeeper conundrum. A 47-year-old male is currently within Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and an 11-year-old is within the Royal Hospital for Sick Children. It was stated that SGN should have done more to prevent the explosion. Kincaidston explosion: 12 pictures that show the devastating extent of damage caused by gas explosion in Ayr. Scottish Fire and Rescue Service area commander Ian McMeekin described the incident as extremely challenging. 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. Chef's 'dream' realised as Gordon Ramsay announces grand final line-up for Next Level Chef. 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. 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. 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. I knew it was an explosion. Steven Graham lives a few hundred metres from the blast site. A multi-agency investigation that began after the October 18 explosion is still ongoing. Describing the blast impact, she added: There was a massive bang and the place shook. He said: 'Was chaotic. 'We dispatched a number of resources to the scene, including three specialist operations vehicles, six ambulances and an air ambulance.'. "Please avoid that area if you can and let @fire_scot and other emergency services get on with their work. Two adults and two children have been taken to hospital after an explosion at a South Ayrshire housing estate. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. Gacha Life Ideas For Characters, Open 24 hours a day Phone: Non-Emergency: (978) 772-8200 Fax: (978) 772-8237 Emergency Numbers: 911 Address: Ayer Police Station 54 Park Street Ayer, MA 01432 United States See map: Google Maps Ayer Police: Honor Service Integrity All upcoming events Jason . 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. The seasonal chocolate bar has already received glowing online reviews from customers, with many more wanting to try it. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. 19 October 2021. Latest on Kincaidston explosion: Investigation still ongoing as officials race to make 24 homes safe . Debris at Primrose Park, Ayr, as three people have been taken to hospital following a large explosion at a house in Gorse Park, Ayr. Mr McCann said he and other people who had run to help were removed from the area for their own safety shortly after. Courteney Cox responds to Prince Harry's memoir claims he took magic mushrooms at her house. The incident took place shortly after 7pm on Monday when an explosion happened in Gorse Park in the Kincaidston area of Ayr. A MOTHER and son remain in critical condition following an explosion which destroyed a house in Ayr . . Caroline Finnett, who lives in Kincaidston, was playing bingo at a friend's house when she heard a "massive bang". A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "Four houses have been affected by the explosion. 'A family of four were taken to hospital. Emergency services at the scene at Gorse Park, Ayr, as three people have been taken to hospital following a large explosion at a house. 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. 'Our thoughts are with the family and everyone in the local community affected by this. There were about 30 people all sprinting. Former Rangers director Imran Ahmad's 'Life of Riley' claim on day one of 60m civil case. DeSantis won't say he's running. Liel Abada insists Celtic treble would trump all Rangers trash talk after Fashion Sakala was silenced with Viaplay victory. The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service confirmed they are in attendance. Aldi launches tasty Easter treat 2 cheaper than high street equivalent. @Blaircameron202 added: "My thoughts go out to the people of Kincaidston Ayr tonight after a gas explosion has devastated several homes. The house was obliterated around him and he was just sitting there. At around 7.10pm on Monday night, emergency services were called to the scene in the Gorse Park area of Ayr. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Cars and other houses were damaged. Her street was littered with broken roof tiles. "The Council works under the direction of emergency services in these circumstances and stands ready to support our communities in any way we can.". Councillors insisted they had been left with no choice amid a tough financial backdrop. The condition of gas pipes in Kincaidston are being probed as part of an investigation into the devastating explosion. Credit: PA. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. The nearby Sundrum holiday caravan park has offered accommodation for anyone who requires it. 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 . Publicidad en este sitio: #WhatsApp 449 103 0276 o escribe a: info.siglo21@gmail.com 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. Scottish Gas Networks said it was ensuring the site around the 'serious explosion' was made safe. There was fire in the back garden and pretty much in where the house was. 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. 'Explosions' heard near Florence Airport: Smoke seen billowing, Panic at huge gas explosion as house collapses and residents evacuated, Families left stranded following the explosion, Kabul bomb attack: Horror as civilians killed in explosion at mosque, Sweden explosion: 25 injured and more than 100 evacuated, Woman people injured as van explodes on housing estate, Lincolnshire bomb scares: Controlled explosion and schools evacuated, Dewsbury explosion: Terrifying moment rapid explosions heard, Georgia explosion: Video shows apartment obliterated, Durham fire causes dark smoke to billow over city near shopping centre. 17:59, 26 OCT 2021; Bookmark. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. 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 Gannett Company. Ayr explosion: Major incident following reports of an explosion in Kincaidston. Love Island's Olivia and Maxwell brutally dumped before shocking twist announced. Marcus Tindal-Wiles, 25, who lives near to where the blast occurred, said he's 'never felt anything like it before'. Every time you come out and look at it, it's there.". 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. The estate borders Belmont to the north, Alloway to the west and the A77 to the south and east. AYR: Postcode district: KA7: Dialling code: 01292: Police: Scotland: Fire: Scottish: Ambulance: Scottish: UK Parliament . 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. SGN has promised a complete overhaul of the pipe network starting in a matter of weeks. It's scary.". The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. 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. Please report any comments that break our rules. A joint investigation with Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is being carried out.'. contact the editor here. Our campaign was all about making Kincaidston safer. BAFTAs . Early yesterday evening there was a row of houses and now there is a hole. The company has written to the community who demanded action after weeks spent living in fear. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. The CCTV footage captured the blast on Gorse Park in the Kincaidston area of . From my mums back bedroom window you can see down and there was a house and a half gone with smoke billowing out. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. 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.". "Local road closures are in place and we would advise people to avoid the area at the present time.". From other local news sites. Ayr St Columba Church has opened its church hall in Midton Road for anyone seeking shelter. A 43-year-old woman and a 16-year-old boy are being treated for serious . Three of the four worst-affected houses have been demolished but one is still standing empty. It was like something you see in a movie.. Marion and her eldest son are being treated at Glasgow Royal Infirmary, while William was in the citys Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. Two adults and two children were taken to Crosshouse Hospital in Kilmarnock, Police Scotland confirmed. Local residents are being allowed in and out of the area. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: Enquiries are ongoing. HSE said they were unable to comment on the investigation. It comes with a family of four still hospitalised two of whom are in a critical condition. The incident took place shortly after 7pm on Monday when an explosion happened in Gorse Park in the Kincaidston area of Ayr. Most of the streets are named after flowers (for example, Celandine Bank, Honeysuckle Park and Speedwell Square) apart from Kincaidston Drive, the estate's main road. Police say four homes were caught up in the blast in Ayr. The blast completely destroyed one home in Gorse Park, Kincaidston, Ayr, on October 18 last year. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. 3-min read. Their youngest lad was in the adjoining Royal Hospital for Children. Eve Beattie Trainee Reporter. 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. 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.'. Kincaidston Primary School is located within the estate. Dozens of properties were damaged and one was completely destroyed by the blast in the Gorse Park area of Kincaidston in October last year. Ex-chief constable of Police Scotland 'said bulk of rape complaints were regretful sex'. ", One eye witness, @_generallee, wrote on Twitter: "So there was a big explosion not far from where I stay in Ayr.". 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. Two adults and two children have been taken to hospital after a large explosion ripped through houses in 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. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. It could be anything. 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. Wednesday, 1st March 2023See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. They were running in terror. Another neighbour, 20, told how she scrambled over rubble filled with childrens toys, homework sheets and clothes to flee in the aftermath of the explosion. 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. SNP MSP for Ayr Siobhian Brown has offered her sympathies to those affected. Could scarcely make out peoples' faces.'. 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. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. 2021 explosion On 18 October 2021, four people were injured in an explosion that destroyed a . 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. 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 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. Their two children have been released from hospital and are being cared for by relatives. The fire service have announced nine appliances and specialist resources including an air ambulance had been sent to the scene. Scots presenter Andrea McLean 'bedridden' and has been 'poorly for so long now'. A COUPLE and their two sons cheated death in the explosion that flattened their family home. Stars from the world of football, cricket and rugby will play it for laughs at the Ayrshire Hospice Big Sports Lunch in April. Almost one month on, the cause of the blast that ripped apart three homes in . Slavery plaque on Scots memorial could go after plan approved for its removal. "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. Police say four homes were caught up in the blast in Ayr. Devastated mum diagnosed with cancer after thinking she was doing 'too much' at the gym. Please note that traffic data is supplied by Highways England, Highways Wales, Highways Scotland and TfL. Local councillor Chris Cullen told BBC Radio's Good Morning Scotland programme that the explosion in Gorse Park was caused by gas. were arrested. Hoping that everyone is safe after the explosion in . One person, @cxllumrfc, said he heard the explosion "six miles away". Hall lets Available Private function available Fully fitted kitchen Full changing rooms and showers Ideal. The window warped. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. I then got to a kid whose foot was stuck under the debris. Please note that traffic data is supplied by Highways England, Highways Scotland and TfL dozens of properties damaged. Returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired ' callback event lives a few hundred metres from world. 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