It comes as SGN vowed to rip out old pipes that residents feared were corroding under their homes. They were running in terror. Following the explosion, a 43-year-old woman, a 47-year-old man . Credit: PA. The blast site remains fenced off. Dozens of properties were damaged and one was completely destroyed by the blast in the Gorse Park area of Kincaidston in October last year. 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. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. The estate remains partly in council hands (now South Ayrshire Council) although many of the houses are now privately owned. 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. SNP MSP for Ayr Siobhian Brown has offered her sympathies to those affected. Sources said that the multi-agency probe is looking into the condition of the pipes. Love Island's Olivia and Maxwell brutally dumped before shocking twist announced. Almost one month on, the cause of the blast that ripped apart three homes in Gorse Park in the Ayr estate remains unknown. 'Emergency services attended and a number of houses were evacuated. Inquiries are ongoing to establish the cause of the blast. 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' Dozens of people will spend a third night away from home after an explosion at a property in Ayr. "I pass on my condolences to the injured.". Two adults and two children have been taken to hospital after an explosion at a house in . The house was obliterated around him and he was just sitting there. 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. Police say four homes were caught up in the blast in Ayr. 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. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. What we know so far about the Ayr explosion: What a lad he wasnt really crying, he just had a look of fear. Glasgow Film Festival 2023: What's on this year's programme? The Health and Safety Executive has concluded its investigation into the incident in Kincaidston, Ayr, on October 18 last year. Something went wrong, please try again later. Debris at Primrose Park, Ayr, as three people have been taken to hospital following a large explosion at a house in Gorse Park, Ayr. @BelmontAcad01. I was in the army so I know what explosions are. The brass plate on the Melville Monument dedicated to Henry Dundas claims he used his influence to delay the abolition of slavery. 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. FOUR people have been hospitalised following an explosion on an Ayr street. Emergency crews are at the scene of the blast which took place in the Kincaidston area of Ayr on Monday night. 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. Eve Beattie Trainee Reporter. Family of four seriously injured in Ayr explosion. Engineers will begin removing ancient iron pipes which are said to be corroding and replace them with new, safer plastic ones. He said: "This is our home and we're all living above it. 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. Two adults and two children have been taken to hospital after a large explosion ripped through houses in Ayrshire . 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 views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. CCTV images captured the moment a house explosion partly destroyed a street leaving four people in hospital. The inspirational Ayrshire schoolgirl hopes to use her Miss Teen Great Britain platform to drive home a breast cancer awareness message. Twitter user @mrmckinlayRMPS tweeted: "Hoping that everyone is safe after the explosion in Kincaidston this evening. Hoping that everyone is safe after the explosion in . Four people, including two children, were rushed to hospital. The incident took place shortly after 7pm on Monday when an explosion happened in Gorse Park in the Kincaidston area of Ayr. Ayr St Columba Church has opened its church hall in Midton Road for anyone seeking shelter. The explosion reportedly destroyed one house and a terrace, with the homes of the other side also damaged. Face masks were introduced in schools because Boris Johnson was told it was 'not worth an argument' with Nicola Sturgeon. We have written to those most directly affected to explain our decision. He told the BBC: Immediately after I felt a big bang. On Monday night, an explosion occurred in Gorse Park, Kincaidston, destroying one property and damaging several others. We dispatched a number of resources to the scene, including three specialist operations vehicles, six ambulances and an air ambulance.. Chief Inspector Derrick Johnston, South Ayrshire area commander, said a multi-agency probe was under way to establish the cause of the blast. All the glass in my close shattered and I ran out. The condition of gas pipes in Kincaidston are being probed as part of an investigation into the devastating explosion. 'Schizophrenic's' brutal slaying of Scots dog walker 'could not have been predicted'. Steven Graham lives a few hundred metres from the blast site. Four people are in hospital following an explosion at several homes in the Kincaidston area of Ayr. A corroded gas pipe was the main cause of an explosion which left a . 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. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Two adults and two children have been taken to hospital after an explosion at a house in Ayr, . However SGN did say the explosion left them deeply concerned and said they were working with Police Scotland and HSE as part of the probe. Samantha Gilbert tragically lost her life, leaving her loved ones completely devastated. What we know so far about the Ayr explosion: A home in Kincaidston, Ayr, exploded at 7:10pm on Monday night; A family of four - two adults and two children - are in 'serious condition' in hospital The condition of gas pipes in Kincaidston are being probed as part of an investigation into the devastating explosion. Their youngest lad was in the adjoining Royal Hospital for Children. Local residents are being allowed in and out of the area. Liel Abada insists Celtic treble would trump all Rangers trash talk after Fashion Sakala was silenced with Viaplay victory. One person, @scottishchicp, tweeted: "Wow that explosion in Ayr is scary. The area was evacuated, with two local rest centres set up to provide shelter to those that needed it. The company has written to the community who demanded action after weeks spent living in fear. They said four houses were affected but that a number of other premises were evacuated.According to Scotland's . "The Council works under the direction of emergency services in these circumstances and stands ready to support our communities in any way we can.". 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. One man shared CCTV footage online of the sound of the eruption heard some eight miles away. A corroded gas pipe was the main cause of an explosion which left a family of four in hospital, a report has confirmed. "If you're at a loss and have nowhere please get in touch we would be more than happy to help.". Self-confessed 'Friends fanatic' Harry took comfort in the sitcom while navigating panic attacks after completing his second tour of Afghanistan a decade ago. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. The comments below have been moderated in advance. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. A gas main serving number three Gorse Park was found to have holes in it when inspected by Steven Critchlow from the Health and . 17:59, 26 OCT 2021; Bookmark. Micheal shared some of the benefits of eating one type of food, including improved brain health. 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. A gas main serving number three Gorse Park was found to have holes in . All four are in a serious condition in hospital. Essential maintenance on the exterior of the homes between the inner and outer cordon was carried out over the weekend. Ayr explosion. A man who lives about 100m from the explosion site told the BBC that his whole house shook with the force of the blast. 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. Get the latest news from the Express straight to your inbox. 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Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. "Two adults and two children have been taken to Crosshouse Hospital in Kilmarnock. Slavery plaque on Scots memorial could go after plan approved for its removal. Glazing firms and several joiners pledged to help residents secure their properties. A fundraiser has been launched to get Arlene Blane over from Australia to be by sister Victoria Wallace's side when she goes through treatment. Two adults and two children have been taken to hospital after an explosion at a South Ayrshire housing estate. 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. Passing the shop on the way back I heard people saying stuff came off the shelves from the explosion.. 'A family of four were taken to hospital. ", One eye witness, @_generallee, wrote on Twitter: "So there was a big explosion not far from where I stay in Ayr.". Ayr explosion Gorse Park: 'Residents accounted for' as family of four 'seriously injured' in Kincaidston. 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. It was built by Kyle and Carrick District Council and Digital Equipment Corporation to house workers for a nearby factory development. A spokesperson said: "We fully understand how last October's explosion caused considerable concern for many people in the local community. 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. 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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