There was personal property and rubble all over the scene. All the glass in my close shattered and I ran out. 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. 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 youngest lad was in the adjoining Royal Hospital for Children. Glasgow salon owner visiting Turkish home after earthquake shares heartbreaking video of devastation. The estate borders Belmont to the north, Alloway to the west and the A77 to the south and east. A spokesperson for the firm said: Were unable to comment further (due to the investigation).. Callum Deboys cooked his way from the basement kitchen all the way to the final of Next Level Chef. We dispatched a number of resources to the scene, including three specialist operations vehicles, six ambulances and an air ambulance.. @Blaircameron202 added: "My thoughts go out to the people of Kincaidston Ayr tonight after a gas explosion has devastated several homes. - The explosion occured in Gorse Park, Kincaidston just after 7pm. The blast was reported in Kincaidston shortly after 19:00 on Monday. 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. I had to climb all over it. Murder probe after man shot dead on doorstep of Greenock home in 'targeted' attack. ICU beds to shut at Ayr Hospital as NHS chiefs admit strain on system. They wrote: "Hearing of a massive explosion in Ayr. John Stevenson, 45, who lives a few homes away, said: I was just watching TV and there was this blast. Locals have blasted the closure with 'dangerous' diversions so treacherous "you wouldnt send your auntie up there". Former Rangers and Kilmarnock star signs up with English cricket legend to take part in Ayrshire Hospice fundraising afternoon. There were about 30 people all sprinting. Debris at Primrose Park, Ayr, as three people have been taken to hospital following a large explosion at a house in Gorse Park, Ayr. They were running in terror. 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 obliterated around him and he was just sitting there. 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. Ayr explosion Gorse Park: 'Residents accounted for' as family of four 'seriously injured' in Kincaidston. Slavery plaque on Scots memorial could go after plan approved for its removal. Chris McNicol, 40, dashed to rescue a young lad trapped among the devastation despite mercy crews warning the site could blow again. Father ignored daughter's screams and texted her to 'stop' on night she died covered in maggots. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Two adults and two children have been taken to hospital after an explosion at a South Ayrshire housing estate. Police said a 43-year-old woman and a 16-year-old boy remain in a critical condition in Glasgow . (Image: Ayrshire Post) Get the latest news from the Express straight . 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 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. The sports therapist, who did not want named, likened the scene to a war zone as dozens of terrified residents ran for their lives. ", Four in hospital after explosion destroys homes, Family of four seriously injured in Ayr explosion. 'Emergency services attended and a number of houses were evacuated. A spokesman for the Health and Safety Executive said the investigation was ongoing. He said: 'It is quite harrowing actually. in a social media post, Andrea told her followers that she has been bedridden for days as she opened up about her health woes. But police did tell us earlier this morning that the area still isn't 100% safe. 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. More than seven months ago, a blast ripped through Gorse Park in Kincaidston, near Ayr, . It is quite shocking how far the debris has fallen and the damage it has caused. Another Twitter user, @from1888, claimed that two houses were "totally flattened" following the explosion. 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. "Please continue to listen to Police advice. 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. ITV bosses confirm Jeremy Clarkson and Who Wants To Be A Millionaire are not cancelled. 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 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. Stars from the world of football, cricket and rugby will play it for laughs at the Ayrshire Hospice Big Sports Lunch in April. Many people took to Twitter to express hope that no one was injured in the explosion. And the fast food worker told how he was driven by adrenaline as he joined other residents battling to free the casualties. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. Their two children have been released from hospital and are being cared for by relatives. Shocking doorbell footage from near the blast zone captured the explosion followed by showers of debris tumbling from the sky. He said: "This is our home and we're all living above it. Body of baby found in search for missing infant after parents arrested. Mr McCann said he and other people who had run to help were removed from the area for their own safety shortly after. The comments below have been moderated in advance. At least three fire applianceshave rushed to the scene with multiple police cars and ambulances in attendance. I want this to happen elsewhere, not just for Kincaidston. She told BBC Scotland: 'We walked up to where the house has been blown away, and it was horrendous - was like something from a movie set. 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. Family of missing Scots man 'worried sick' and 'desperate for papa to come home'. SNP MSP for Ayr Siobhian Brown has offered her sympathies to those affected. Asked to describe the scene, Mr Cullen said: "It is quite harrowing actually. Businesses have been offering meals and the nearby Sundrum holiday caravan park offered accommodation for anybody who needed it. Dozens of properties were damaged and one was completely destroyed by the blast in the Gorse Park area of Kincaidston in October last year. CCTV captured an explosion at a house in Ayr, which could be heard eight miles away. contact the editor here. 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. We are at the entrance to the Kincaidston estate which, at the moment, is as far as we are allowed to go. Kerr McCann was one of the first on the scene. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Love Island's Olivia and Maxwell brutally dumped before shocking twist announced. Police say four homes were caught up in the blast in Ayr. Credit: PA. Many local people told BBC Scotland their thoughts were with the family of four who were injured and those who lost their homes. He said some of his neighbours were in a worse position. AYR: Postcode district: KA7: Dialling code: 01292: Police: Scotland: Fire: Scottish: Ambulance: Scottish: UK Parliament . There is a GP surgery and a LloydsPharmacy at the Bankfield Medical Practice. The explosion affected four homes in the street and was felt several miles away. Local residents are being allowed in and out of the area. Almost one month on, the cause of the blast that ripped apart three homes in Gorse Park in the Ayr estate remains unknown. Read about our approach to external linking. Three of the four worst-affected houses have been demolished but one is still standing empty. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. The fire service have announced nine appliances and specialist resources including an air ambulance had been sent to the scene. 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. 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.". Sources said that the multi-agency probe is looking into the condition of the pipes. Family of four seriously injured in Ayr explosion. Aftermath of the gas explosion at Gorse Park in Kincaidston, Ayr, which has left a family of four in hospital. 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. 'Our thoughts are with the family and everyone in the local community affected by this. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. Residents have been evacuated from part of the Kincaidston area following the incident on Monday evening. A MOTHER and son remain in critical condition following an explosion which destroyed a house in Ayr . Shocking images show the extent of the damage that the blast caused in a residential area of Ayr. 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. A man who lives about 100m from the explosion site told the BBC that his whole house shook with the force of the blast. The force said the alleged comments are wholly unacceptable, and referred the matter to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). Engineers will begin removing ancient iron pipes which are said to be corroding and replace them with new, safer plastic ones. Share on Twitter; Share on Facebook Share on WhatsApp; Copy link Page URL. The blast, which left a family of four seriously injured, affected four houses, and . 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. Neil Wilson was found seriously injured on Nairn Road at around 1.15am on Tuesday morning. He tweeted: "Massive explosion in Kincaidston Ayr tonight, the explosion could be heard from up to six miles away.". 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.. Andrew Linton's wife Alison described him as a "happy family man" as she said his disappearance is extremely out of character, adding that his granddaughter Myla needs her papa home. The Health and Safety Executive said the investigation was ongoing and it was pursuing a number of lines of inquiry. 2023 BBC. 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). At least three homes were destroyed, the Daily Record reported.Stuart Smith, who promotes Ayrshire through his "Live Around The World With Stu & Co" Facebook page, caught the sound of the explosion on a camera installed . 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. "Over the next few days, we will be contacting the householders of the properties which are currently within the cordoned off area to provide an update and arrange for them to have some access to their property.". "I pass on my condolences to the injured.". That person was getting asked, Is there anybody else in the house? and we got everyone to quieten down. The incident took place shortly after 7pm on Monday when an explosion happened in Gorse Park in the Kincaidston area of Ayr. 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). Our campaign was all about making Kincaidston safer. 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. Courteney Cox responds to Prince Harry's memoir claims he took magic mushrooms at her house. 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.'. Social media users said they . A COUPLE and their two sons cheated death in the explosion that flattened their family home. 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