All rights reserved. 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. A COUPLE and their two sons cheated death in the explosion that flattened their family home. This is the horrifying moment when an explosion destroyed a home in Ayr leaving the four residents seriously injured.. Kincaidston Primary School is located within the estate. Sakala claimed Gers were the better team but they couldn't back it up in Viaplay Cup final defeat at Hampden. The blast completely destroyed one home in Gorse Park, Kincaidston, Ayr, on October 18 last year. One man shared CCTV footage online of the sound of the eruption heard some eight miles away. The fire service said there were still two appliances at the scene at 9.10am on Tuesday morning. 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. "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.". 'It serves as a warning to other women': JK Rowling talks threatening control of women in culture war, In the latest podcast with Megan Phelps-Roper's called The Witch Trials of JK Rowling, the author famed for ongoing attacks against her views shares her thoughts on what it says to other women, Shinty introduces random drug tests in bid to tackle drug abuse in Highlands and Islands, The new shinty season gets underway this weekend and for the first time ever the UK Anti-Doping agency has been engaged to carry out random testing on players. 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. Caroline Finnett, who lives in Kincaidston, was playing bingo at a friend's house when she heard a "massive bang". 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. Body of baby found in search for missing infant after parents arrested. A mother, aged 43, and her 16-year-old-son are fighting for their lives in the wake of last week's explosion. Social media users said they . That person was getting asked, Is there anybody else in the house? and we got everyone to quieten down. Authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of last week's explosion in Ayr more than a week on from the devastating blast. He said gas was one line of inquiry being looked at. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) later announced that no further action would be taken over the explosion, despite the damage. SGN has promised a complete overhaul of the pipe network starting in a matter of weeks. 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. Emergency services are on the scene in Kincaidston after reports of a large explosion. "Passing the shop on the way back I heard people saying stuff came off the shelves from the explosion.". Frank Kinnis, 83, suffered fatal injuries after David Johnstone stamped on his head in woodland in Elgin. Titford heard Kaylea screaming shortly before she died but instead of checking if she was unwell, he texted her to stop. Local residents are being allowed in and out of the area. One person, @cxllumrfc, said he heard the explosion "six miles away". Gunshots caught on chilling doorbell footage in Greenock street after dad 'shot dead'. The former Newcastle keeper had loan spells with Aberdeen and Kilmarnock and only signed for Preston North End last summer. 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. The Health and Safety Executive has concluded its investigation into the incident in Kincaidston, Ayr, on October 18 last year. Coordinates: 552621N 43629W / 55.43914N 4.60808W / Kincaidston is a housing scheme in the town of Ayr in South Ayrshire, Scotland. 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. Glasgow Film Festival 2023: What's on this year's programme? The incident took place shortly after 7pm on Monday when an explosion happened in Gorse Park in the Kincaidston area of Ayr. 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. Kincaidston explosion: 12 pictures that show the devastating extent of damage caused by gas explosion in Ayr. 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. A spokesman for the Health and Safety Executive said the investigation was ongoing. The blast was reported in Kincaidston shortly after 19:00 on Monday. nor Jeremy Clarkson have been cancelled after reports surfaced regarding his exit from the show. A Place In The Sun host cringes at 'hard work' couple's low offer on property. Emergency services are on the scene in Kincaidston after reports of a large explosion. What's he waiting for? Sources said that the multi-agency probe is looking into the condition of the pipes. Aftermath of the gas explosion at Gorse Park in Kincaidston, Ayr, which has left a family of four in hospital. The iconic display team will perform a breathtaking aerial sequence over the coast at September's air show. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Caroline Finnett, who lives in Kincaidston, said she heard a 'massive' bang and then heard sirens and saw smoke billowing. 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 views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. 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 Email us at scottishsundigital@news.co.uk or call 0141 420 5300, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Mr Graham said: "There's people living about us who are pensioners and have had to dip into their savings because they've had their houses and their cars damaged.". It comes with a family of four still hospitalised two of whom are in a critical condition. Crews currently remain in attendance and are assisting emergency service partners.. Freddie Woodman is Rangers transfer 'target' as Michael Beale looks to solve Ibrox goalkeeper conundrum. CCTV captured an explosion at a house in Ayr, which could be heard eight miles away. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. At least three fire applianceshave rushed to the scene with multiple police cars and ambulances in attendance. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. Love Island's Olivia and Maxwell brutally dumped before shocking twist announced. The Health and Safety Executive said the investigation was ongoing and it was pursuing a number of lines of inquiry. 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. The force said the alleged comments are wholly unacceptable, and referred the matter to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). 'We dispatched a number of resources to the scene, including three specialist operations vehicles, six ambulances and an air ambulance.'. Former Rangers director Imran Ahmad's 'Life of Riley' claim on day one of 60m civil case. People are being urged to avoid the area with the Scottish Fire Service confirming their . I had to climb all over it. Latest on Kincaidston explosion: Investigation still ongoing as officials race to make 24 homes safe . 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. 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. "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. Witnesses said at least one . John Stevenson, 45, who lives a few homes away, said: I was just watching TV and there was this blast. The broadcaster said for the avoidance of doubt, neither Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Ayr St Columba Church has opened its church hall in Midton Road in Ayr for anyone seeking shelter. Inquiries are ongoing to establish the cause of the blast. He said: 'Was chaotic. Work was also carried out on the roofs of properties to ensure they were protected from rain. Ayr explosion. "If you're at a loss and have nowhere please get in touch we would be more than happy to help.". Two adults and two children have been taken to hospital after an explosion at a house in . 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. Mr Ahmad and former Rangers chairman Charles Green have received apologies from the former Lord Advocate James Wolffe KC for being arrested in the wake of being arrested in connection with the 2012 takeover of Rangers. We knew there was a fourth person under the rubble. Ayr explosion Gorse Park: 'Residents accounted for' as family of four 'seriously injured' in Kincaidston. There were homework sheets, joining up the letters, you couldnt miss it. 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.". Her street was littered with broken roof tiles. Chief Inspector Derrick Johnston, area commander for South Ayrshire, said: 'Police received a report of an explosion at Gorse Park in the KIncaidston area of Ayr around 7.10pm last night. Businesses have been offering meals and the nearby Sundrum holiday caravan park offered accommodation for anybody who needed it. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The explosion reportedly destroyed one house and a terrace, with the homes of the other side also damaged. 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. During World War I, a Sopwith Camel crashed at the farm, killing the pilot, Captain Victor George Anderson Bush, . A Gannett Company. The blast completely destroyed one home in Gorse Park, Kincaidston, Ayr, on . Ms Finnett then took hot food to the community centre where those affected are sheltering, and offered up her spare room to anyone who needed it. , is there anybody else in the town of Ayr left a family of four in hospital aerial... 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