He said: "This is our home and we're all living above it. Read about our approach to external linking. SNP MSP for Ayr Siobhian Brown has offered her sympathies to those affected. Sakala claimed Gers were the better team but they couldn't back it up in Viaplay Cup final defeat at Hampden. Almost one month later the cause of the blast that ripped apart three homes in Kincaidston remains unknown. 'We dispatched a number of resources to the scene, including three specialist operations vehicles, six ambulances and an air ambulance.'. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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. SGN has promised a complete overhaul of the pipe network starting in a matter of weeks. A Gannett Company. A corroded gas pipe was the main cause of an explosion which left a family of four in hospital, a report has confirmed. Their two children have been released from hospital and are being cared for by relatives. 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. 246 were here. Three of the four worst-affected houses have been demolished but one is still standing empty. Her street was littered with broken roof tiles. 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. 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. DeSantis won't say he's running. Could scarcely make out peoples' faces.'. Annfield Burn flows through the scheme at the north side. "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.". Stars from the world of football, cricket and rugby will play it for laughs at the Ayrshire Hospice Big Sports Lunch in April. "Two adults and two children have been taken to Crosshouse Hospital in Kilmarnock. 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. Copyright 2007-2023 STV. Do you have a story or video for The Scottish Sun? The Health and Safety Executive has concluded its investigation into the incident in Kincaidston, Ayr, on October 18 last year. 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Please note that traffic data is supplied by Highways England, Highways Wales, Highways Scotland and TfL. 'Two-and-a-half houses are missing. It comes with a family of four still hospitalised two of whom are in a critical condition. "The house was not where it was, it was scattered about the street.". A corroded gas pipe was the main cause of an explosion which left a family of four in hospital, a report has confirmed. Samantha Gilbert tragically lost her life, leaving her loved ones completely devastated. 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. Their youngest lad was in the adjoining Royal Hospital for Children. On Tuesday morning, building standards officers from South Ayrshire Council began internal inspections of 24 properties that are still within the cordoned off area. The HSE said its own investigation into the explosion had now been concluded. Local residents are being allowed in and out of the area. 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. Eve Beattie Trainee Reporter. It could be anything. There were about 30 people all sprinting. A43-year-old woman and a 16-year-old boy are currently within Glasgow Royal Infirmary. Other amenities include a community centre, a bowling club, a Spar shop, a church, a youth cafe and several vacant units at the Cornhill Shopping Centre. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. The Scottish Ambulance Service previously reported three people were transported to the local hospital after the blast in the Kincaidston area of Ayr this evening. Kerr McCann was one of the first on the scene. 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. They said four houses were affected but that a number of other premises were evacuated.According to Scotland's . The sports therapist, who did not want named, likened the scene to a war zone as dozens of terrified residents ran for their lives. 'Bonkers' Ash Regan in car crash interview where she claims SNP will set up new currency within months of Scexit. A Scottish Fire and Rescuespokeswoman said: We were alerted at 7.11pm on Monday, October 18 to reports of a dwelling fire in Gorse Park, Ayr. Hangers with clothes on them, curtains in trees. . Many people in Kincaidston suspect a gas explosion was to blame but that has never been confirmed. Popular Ayrshire chippy crowned 'best in UK' at top national awards, The Fish Works in Largs has scooped the huge award impressed industry experts at the National Fish and Chips Awards 2023, Ayr Miss Teen GB hopeful shares powerful breast cancer message as brave cousin battles disease. Four houses in Gorse Park, Kincaidston, are likely to be demolished while 35 others are damaged or . Chef's 'dream' realised as Gordon Ramsay announces grand final line-up for Next Level Chef. . Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. At around 7.10pm on Monday night, emergency services were called to the scene in the Gorse Park area of Ayr. The explosion affected four homes in the street and was felt several miles away. Moira Muir, 59, said: 'Her lounge window was blown in and the radiator in her upstairs bathroom was blown off the wall.'. Love Island's Olivia and Maxwell brutally dumped before shocking twist announced. View our online Press Pack. SGN has vowed to rip up Kincaidstons entire gas network after residents voiced concerns in the aftermath of the devastating explosion. Two adults and two children were taken to Crosshouse Hospital in Kilmarnock, Police Scotland confirmed. 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). Get the latest news from the Express straight to your inbox. It tweeted: "Thank you all so much for your generosity following the incident in Kincaidston last night. 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. Emergency services were called to the scene in the Gorse Park area of Ayr, Ayrshire yesterday at around 7.10pm. "A decision on whether to submit a report to the procurator fiscal will be made on conclusion of the investigation.". 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. Credit: PA. The comments below have been moderated in advance. "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. Businesses have been offering meals and the nearby Sundrum holiday caravan park offered accommodation for anybody who needed it. 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 condition of gas pipes in Kincaidston are being probed as part of an investigation into the devastating explosion. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. The inspirational Ayrshire schoolgirl hopes to use her Miss Teen Great Britain platform to drive home a breast cancer awareness message. Two adults and two children have been taken to hospital after a large explosion ripped through houses in Ayrshire . Scottish Gas Networks said it was ensuring the site around the "serious explosion" was made safe. Another Twitter user, @from1888, claimed that two houses were "totally flattened" following the explosion. All the glass in my close shattered and I ran out. "Passing the shop on the way back I heard people saying stuff came off the shelves from the explosion.". The blast, which left a family of four seriously injured, affected four houses, and . 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 . Police say four homes were caught up in the blast in Ayr. 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TWO adults and two children have been taken to hospital after an explosion at a house in Ayr which caused severe damage, with the blast being heard for miles around. He said: 'It is quite harrowing actually. Steven Graham lives a few hundred metres from the blast site. He said gas was one line of inquiry being looked at. Ayr explosion Gorse Park: 'Residents accounted for' as family of four 'seriously injured' in Kincaidston. There was fire in the back garden and pretty much in where the house was. ', 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. "Local road closures are in place and we would advise people to avoid the area at the present time.". 19 October 2021. 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. Caroline Finnett, who lives in Kincaidston, said she heard a 'massive' bang and then heard sirens and saw smoke billowing. The broadcaster said for the avoidance of doubt, neither Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? 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. 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. 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. First published on Mon 18 Oct 2021 16.52 EDT. 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. Chris revealed he returned to the blast site this morning after his stint at work ended. FOUR people have been hospitalised following an explosion on an Ayr street. He said: "A number of lines of inquiry are being pursued which is not uncommon for an incident of this magnitude and complexity. A COUPLE and their two sons cheated death in the explosion that flattened their family home. I was in the army so I know what explosions are. ITV bosses confirm Jeremy Clarkson and Who Wants To Be A Millionaire are not cancelled. Scots woman, 35, dies in sleep as heartbroken family hail 'amazing' little sister. 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 explosion reportedly destroyed one house and a terrace, with the homes of the other side also damaged. I was in the army so I know what explosions are. And the fast food worker told how he was driven by adrenaline as he joined other residents battling to free the casualties. 'Our thoughts are with the family and everyone in the local community affected by this. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 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. Credit: PA. He was arriving home when saw a "massive plume of fire" in the sky over the street. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. The house's gone. "Our engineers are currently assisting the emergency services to ensure the immediate vicinity is made safe in our role as the gas emergency service. Former Rangers director Imran Ahmad's 'Life of Riley' claim on day one of 60m civil case. There was personal property and rubble all over the scene. Hoping that everyone is safe after the explosion in . 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South Ayrshire Police attended the property in Gorse Park, in Ayr, shortly after 7.10pm tonight following reports of an explosion. The blast sent debris flying into houses and cars . Callum Deboys cooked his way from the basement kitchen all the way to the final of Next Level Chef. Inquiries are ongoing to establish the cause of the blast. Dozens of properties were damaged and one was completely destroyed by the blast in the Gorse Park area of Kincaidston in October last year. 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.". 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. 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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 nearby Sundrum holiday caravan park has offered accommodation for anyone who requires it. Police say that investigations into the explosion are ongoing and there has been a sizeable presence from Scottish Gas Networks here. Amateur Scots football captain in intensive care after 'sudden and severe accident'. It shows there is an issue with all of these pipes. Two adults and two children have been taken to hospital after an explosion at a South Ayrshire housing estate. Share on Twitter; Share on Facebook Share on WhatsApp; Copy link Page URL. Comments have been closed on this article. 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. Passing the shop on the way back I heard people saying stuff came off the shelves from the explosion.. 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. "Our engineers are currently assisting the emergency services to ensure the immediate vicinity is made safe in our role as the gas emergency service.". 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. They were running in terror. More than seven months ago, a blast ripped through Gorse Park in Kincaidston, near Ayr, . Marion and William Ferguson remain seriously injured in hospital. On 18 October 2021, four people were injured in an explosion that destroyed a house on Gorse Park and damaged multiple others.[1][2]. A multi-agency investigation that began after the October 18 explosion is still ongoing. He added: There is significant damage to the properties and the surrounding area., We pay for your stories and videos! It was like something you see in a movie.. It was built by Kyle and Carrick District Council and Digital Equipment Corporation to house workers for a nearby factory development. Work was also carried out on the roofs of properties to ensure they were protected from rain. All of the gasmetallic main and service pipesin the area have recently been replaced. Emergency services are on the scene in Kincaidston after reports of a large explosion. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. We only managed to get the kid out because the fire service told us to evacuate in case there was another explosion and they didnt want anyone else injured.. 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'. Gas distribution company SGN was helping emergency services. Essential maintenance on the exterior of the homes between the inner and outer cordon was carried out over the weekend. However it was not possible to apportion blame to any of the agencies involved in the building or development of the estate. It was just horrible.. It is quite shocking how far the debris has fallen and the damage it has caused. Community leader Robert Dunn who vowed to lead a crusade against the gas firm says the pressure on SGN has already paid off. 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For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, William Ferguson, 47, wife Marion, 43, and their two sons are currently in hospital, They were pulled from the rubble of 3 Gorse Park after a huge explosion last night, CCTV captures shocking footage of horror house explosion in Ayr, Ayr explosion: First picture of couple who cheated death alongside two sons in horror blast which destroyed family home, Frogmore eviction shows King Charles has drawn a line with Harry - now he must do two more things with the spoilt brat, Harry's vicious attacks on Camilla could not be forgiven by King Charles - he had to hit back, Constance Marten: Baby's body found after massive police search, as cops question runaway aristocrat & Mark Gordon, Rishi Sunak to finally unveil delayed small boats law next week after Brexit win, Ministers vow to never use draconian spy law to jail journalists, aerial photos show the extent of the blast, Hero pulled shocked child from rubble of Ayr explosion then went to work nightshift at McDonalds, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), A family of four - two adults and two children -, Nearby homes have been evacuated with families. Many people took to Twitter to express hope that no one was injured in the explosion. "I pass on my condolences to the injured.". Shocking images show the extent of the damage that the blast caused in a residential area of Ayr. Email us at scottishsundigital@news.co.uk or call 0141 420 5300, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Asked to describe the scene, Mr Cullen said: "It is quite harrowing actually. One person, @scottishchicp, tweeted: "Wow that explosion in Ayr is scary. Every time you come out and look at it, it's there.". Local councillor Chris Cullen told BBC Radio's Good Morning Scotland programme that the explosion in Gorse Park was caused by gas. 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. 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 Council also has teams on site supporting emergency repairs where possible for those affected. We dispatched a number of resources to the scene, including three specialist operations vehicles, six ambulances and an air ambulance.. 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. Police, the fire service and other emergency serivces, including a medical helicopter are responding after an explosion at a house in Ayr. 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. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. He said: "Immediately after I felt a big bang, I knew it was an explosion. The Ayrshire Post can reveal that investigators are looking into gas pipes on the estate. 2021 explosion On 18 October 2021, four people were injured in an explosion that destroyed a . Ayr explosion. Chris McNicol, 40, dashed to rescue a young lad trapped among the devastation despite mercy crews warning the site could blow again. 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