It tweeted: "Thank you all so much for your generosity following the incident in Kincaidston last night. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Hoping that everyone is safe after the explosion in Kincaidston this evening. 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. Emergency services are currently at the scene and we would advise people to avoid the area at the present time. "Please avoid that area if you can and let @fire_scot and other emergency services get on with their work. This map shows where the explosion occurred: Eyewitnesses on social media reported debris and plumes of smoke in the surrounding area. Were now in the advanced stages of planning this significant project. There were about 30 people all sprinting. 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. 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 . Family of missing Scots man 'worried sick' and 'desperate for papa to come home'. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Scottish Gas Networks confirmed it was ensuring the area around the site was made safe. On Monday night, an explosion occurred in Gorse Park, Kincaidston, destroying one property and damaging several others. The fire service have announced nine appliances and specialist resources including an air ambulance had been sent to the scene. The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now. Quick-thinking Chris who later grafted from 10pm till 6am at McDonalds revealed he trampled over mountains of debris to get to the stricken family. Businesses have been offering meals and the nearby Sundrum holiday caravan park offered accommodation for anybody who needed it. "Our engineers are currently assisting the emergency services to ensure the immediate vicinity is made safe in our role as the gas emergency service. A MOTHER and son remain in critical condition following an explosion which destroyed a house in Ayr . The Health and Safety Executive has concluded its investigation into the incident in Kincaidston, Ayr, on October 18 last year. 'A family of four were taken to hospital. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. John Newall lives right next to the blast site. The property next to the Fergusons terraced home was also extensively damaged in the explosion, which sent roof tiles flying up to 200 metres away and left wreckage strewn across the street. Emergency crews are at the scene of the blast which took place in the Kincaidston area of Ayr on Monday night. Residents have been evacuated from part of the Kincaidston area following the incident on Monday evening. Devastated mum diagnosed with cancer after thinking she was doing 'too much' at the gym. Marion and her eldest son are being treated at Glasgow Royal Infirmary, while William was in the citys Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. The Ayrshire Post can reveal that investigators are looking into gas pipes on the estate. He said gas was one line of inquiry being looked at. Other homes in the area were evacuated following the incident. 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. A corroded gas pipe was the main cause of an explosion which left a family of four in hospital, a report has confirmed. Witnesses said at least one . . Three of the four worst affected houses have been demolished, while the other is empty. The blast site remains fenced off. "Emergency services are currently at the scene and we would advise people to avoid the area at the present time.". Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. A gas main serving number three Gorse Park was found to have holes in . It was scenes from the olden days in the war. 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. This is the horrifying moment when an explosion destroyed a home in Ayr leaving the four residents seriously injured.. The blast sent debris flying into houses and cars . Twitter user @mrmckinlayRMPS tweeted: "Hoping that everyone is safe after the explosion in Kincaidston this evening. At least three fire applianceshave rushed to the scene with multiple police cars and ambulances in attendance. SGN has vowed to rip up Kincaidstons entire gas network after residents voiced concerns in the aftermath of the devastating explosion. It could be anything. SGN were also asked when pipes were due to be replaced in Kincaidston but they were unable to reveal the scheduled date due to the investigation. Credit: PA. We have written to those most directly affected to explain our decision. The estate was built in the 1970s. A mother, aged 43, and her 16-year-old-son are fighting for their lives in the wake of last week's explosion. 'Our thoughts are with the family and everyone in the local community affected by this. Community appeals have been started for food and drink supplies for those staying at the rest centres. It shows there is an issue with all of these pipes. 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. Glasgow salon owner visiting Turkish home after earthquake shares heartbreaking video of devastation. We have everything we need. He said: "Immediately after I felt a big bang, I knew it was an explosion. An explosion at a house in Ayr has caused severe damage, with the blast being heard for miles around. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Copyright 2007-2023 STV. 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. A neighbour said of Mondays suspected gas horror: Its a miracle they survived.. This is the first step in doing this., Don't miss the latest Ayrshire headlines sign up to our free daily newsletter here, The aftermath of the Kincaidston gas explosion on Monday, October 18, Residents say they are without answers weeks after the blast in Ayr, Kincaidston community leader Robert Dunn has welcomed the pipe replacement news. 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. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to He said: 'The entire building shook from the shockwave.'. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. The incident took place shortly after 7pm on Monday when an explosion happened in Gorse Park in the Kincaidston area of Ayr. He said: 'Was chaotic. Read about our approach to external linking. "A number of premises have been evacuated and two local rest centres have been set up to assist. He tweeted: "Massive explosion in Kincaidston Ayr tonight, the explosion could be heard from up to six miles away.". Latest on Kincaidston explosion: Investigation still ongoing as officials race to make 24 homes safe . "The Council also has teams on site supporting emergency repairs where possible for those affected. All rights reserved. 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. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Social media users said they . We dispatched a number of resources to the scene, including three specialist operations vehicles, six ambulances and an air ambulance.. in a social media post, Andrea told her followers that she has been bedridden for days as she opened up about her health woes. 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. The investigation into the cause of the blast is still ongoing and the site is still under the control of Police Scotland. A joint investigation with Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is being carried out.'. There is work going on to make sure that people can return to their homes and still have heating while the gas to the area affected by the explosion is sealed off to prevents any further danger. We know this will disappointthe residents ofKincaidston. Callum Deboys cooked his way from the basement kitchen all the way to the final of Next Level Chef. 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. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. 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 A multi-agency investigation that began after the October 18 explosion is still ongoing. 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. The Health and Safety Executive has concluded its investigation into the incident in Kincaidston, Ayr, on October 18 last year. The estate borders Belmont to the north, Alloway to the west and the A77 to the south and east. A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "Four houses have been affected by the explosion. The blast completely destroyed one home in Gorse Park, Kincaidston, Ayr, on . This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Could scarcely make out peoples' faces.'. We are at the entrance to the Kincaidston estate which, at the moment, is as far as we are allowed to go. The area was evacuated, with two local rest centres set up to provide shelter to those that needed it. 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. Ayr explosion. One man shared CCTV footage online of the sound of the eruption heard some eight miles away. 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.'. ITV bosses confirm Jeremy Clarkson and Who Wants To Be A Millionaire are not cancelled. 2021 explosion On 18 October 2021, four people were injured in an explosion that destroyed a . A corroded gas pipe was the main cause of an explosion which left a family of four in hospital, a report has confirmed. It's scary.". SGN has promised a complete overhaul of the pipe network starting in a matter of weeks. Emergency services are responding following a blast in the residential Kincaidston area. Their youngest lad was in the adjoining Royal Hospital for Children. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The explosion affected four homes in the street and was felt several miles away. "Passing the shop on the way back I heard people saying stuff came off the shelves from the explosion.". Gunshots caught on chilling doorbell footage in Greenock street after dad 'shot dead'. Family of four seriously injured in Ayr explosion. South Ayrshire Council said the site was the responsibility of the insurers and no decisions had been taken about its future. The brass plate on the Melville Monument dedicated to Henry Dundas claims he used his influence to delay the abolition of slavery. This South Ayrshire location article is a stub. It was overwhelming. The estate borders Belmont to the north, Alloway to the . He told the BBC: Immediately after I felt a big bang. Two adults and two children were taken to Crosshouse Hospital in Kilmarnock, Police Scotland confirmed. This is what we know about the incident so far. 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. Crews currently remain in attendance and are assisting emergency service partners.. It comes as SGN vowed to rip out old pipes that residents feared were corroding under their homes. "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. There was fire in the back garden and pretty much in where the house was. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused. Two adults and two children have been taken to hospital after an explosion at a South Ayrshire housing estate. Their two children have been released from hospital and are being cared for by relatives. 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. Credit: PA. Get the latest news from the Express straight to your inbox. 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. Three of the four worst-affected houses have been demolished but one is still standing empty. He said: "A number of lines of inquiry are being pursued which is not uncommon for an incident of this magnitude and complexity. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. 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. 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. Local councillor Chris Cullen told BBC Radio's Good Morning Scotland programme that the explosion in Gorse Park was caused by gas. The force said the alleged comments are wholly unacceptable, and referred the matter to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). Police Scotland has confirmed two adults and two children have been taken to Crosshouse Hospital in Kilmarnock. 'Emergency services attended and a number of houses were evacuated. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. Comments have been closed on this article. Caroline Finnett, who lives in Kincaidston, was playing bingo at a friend's house when she heard a "massive bang". CCTV images captured the moment a house explosion partly destroyed a street leaving four people in hospital. The fire service said there were still two appliances at the scene at 9.10am on Tuesday morning. HP10 9TY. Their spokesperson added: We are deeply concerned there has been an explosion, resulting in serious injuries and wish to reassure the public we are and will continue to work closely with the police and HSE to establish the cause of the explosion.. A corroded gas pipe was the main cause of an explosion which left a family of four in hospital, a report has confirmed. Passing the shop on the way back I heard people saying stuff came off the shelves from the explosion.. He said: Our wee campaign worked and this proves it. Chris revealed he returned to the blast site this morning after his stint at work ended. The news, broken to senior staff yesterday, has sparked a furious reaction with critical care beds set to move to Crosshouse. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. Stars from the world of football, cricket and rugby will play it for laughs at the Ayrshire Hospice Big Sports Lunch in April. Mr McCann said he and other people who had run to help were removed from the area for their own safety shortly after. AYR: Postcode district: KA7: Dialling code: 01292: Police: Scotland: Fire: Scottish: Ambulance: Scottish: UK Parliament . Scott Taylor, who plays for Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale, is recovering in hospital in an induced coma after undergoing a 10-hour operation. During World War I, a Sopwith Camel crashed at the farm, killing the pilot, Captain Victor George Anderson Bush, who had been based at No.1 School of Aerial Fighting at Turnberry. The fire service said nine appliances and specialist resources, including an air ambulance, attended the incident. Ayr St Columba Church has opened its church hall in Midton Road for anyone seeking shelter. 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 . Inquiries are ongoing to establish the cause of the blast. A Gannett Company. SNP MSP for Ayr Siobhian Brown has offered her sympathies to those affected. Police Scotland said inquiries were continuing into the cause of the explosion. Glasgow Film Festival 2023: What's on this year's programme? She said: I was watching Emmerdale and the next minute the house just shook. Neil Wilson was found seriously injured on Nairn Road at around 1.15am on Tuesday morning. Crimestoppers offer cash reward for information on firebomb attack on Tory councillor's home, Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell's joint bank account is key to resignation, says Private Eye, The outgoing SNP leader and her chief executive husband are urged to answer the question about whether or not they have a joint bank account, as the magazine says Operation Branchform was the 'game-changer' behind shock resignation, Humiliation for Lorna Slater as more than 80 per cent of Scots producers refuse to sign up for deposit return scheme. Aldi launches tasty Easter treat 2 cheaper than high street equivalent. There is a GP surgery and a LloydsPharmacy at the Bankfield Medical Practice. 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. Amateur Scots football captain in intensive care after 'sudden and severe accident'. Micheal shared some of the benefits of eating one type of food, including improved brain health. The broadcaster said for the avoidance of doubt, neither Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Marcus Tindal-Wiles, 25, who lives near to where the blast occurred, said he's 'never felt anything like it before'. 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). 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. 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