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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. Passing the shop on the way back I heard people saying stuff came off the shelves from the explosion.. "Our engineers are currently assisting the emergency services to ensure the immediate vicinity is made safe in our role as the gas emergency service.". We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. John Stevenson, 45, who lives a few homes away, said: I was just watching TV and there was this blast. Marion and her eldest son are being treated at Glasgow Royal Infirmary, while William was in the citys Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. From other local news sites. Read about our approach to external linking. She said: Our thoughts are with those affected in the Kincaidston area as we hear reports of an explosion. Stars from the world of football, cricket and rugby will play it for laughs at the Ayrshire Hospice Big Sports Lunch in April. All four are in a serious condition in hospital. He said: "A number of lines of inquiry are being pursued which is not uncommon for an incident of this magnitude and complexity. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. 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. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. What's he waiting for? 'Emergency services attended and a number of houses were evacuated. He said gas was one line of inquiry being looked at. The seasonal chocolate bar has already received glowing online reviews from customers, with many more wanting to try it. Two adults and two children have been taken to hospital after an explosion at a house in . were arrested. She said: There were kids toys outside the front door of those houses and their clothes and stuff. He told the BBC: Immediately after I felt a big bang. One man shared CCTV footage online of the sound of the eruption heard some eight miles away. It was like something you see in a movie.. TWO adults and two children remain in hospital following an explosion in a residential area of Ayrshire. Hangers with clothes on them, curtains in trees. The blast site remains fenced off. 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. 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A corroded gas pipe was the main cause of an explosion which left a family of four in hospital, a report has confirmed. Well be starting work during the week of November 29 and well be writing to you again within the next two weeks to provide you with more detail on the project. Community leader Robert Dunn who vowed to lead a crusade against the gas firm says the pressure on SGN has already paid off. The house was obliterated around him and he was just sitting there. It was just horrible.. Gas distribution company SGN was helping emergency services. John Newall lives right next to the blast site. Many people took to Twitter to express hope that no one was injured in the explosion. Plans were announced last week with the gas distribution company promising the major works will take place in the week commencing Monday, November 29. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. Ms Muir, who runs a holiday home rental in North Ayrshire, rushed to her friend's aid within 30 minutes of the explosion and added that: 'The smell of smoke was quite overpowering, but the biggest shock was seeing the amount of rubble and how far it had travelled. 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. The condition of gas pipes in Kincaidston are being probed as part of an investigation into the devastating explosion. Steven Graham lives a few hundred metres from the blast site. 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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 . Glasgow salon owner visiting Turkish home after earthquake shares heartbreaking video of devastation. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 19 October 2021. An 11-year-old boy is being treated in the Royal Hospital for Sick Children. Stunning Red Arrows to take to the skies over Ayr for upcoming air show. Please note that traffic data is supplied by Highways England, Highways Wales, Highways Scotland and TfL. There were mothers carrying babies wearing nothing or in babygrows running for their lives. The estate borders Belmont to the north, Alloway to the . "The house was not where it was, it was scattered about the street.". The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service confirmed they are in attendance. The area around Kincaidston Drive was cordoned off by police who rushed to the scene last night, Debris smashes a taxi windscreen at Primrose Park, Ayr, as three people have been taken to hospital following a large explosion at a house in Gorse Park. One person, @scottishchicp, tweeted: "Wow that explosion in Ayr is scary. Many people in Kincaidston suspect a gas explosion was to blame but that has never been confirmed. He was arriving home when saw a "massive plume of fire" in the sky over the street. South Ayrshire Council raise council tax by five per cent as budget is revealed. I want this to happen elsewhere, not just for Kincaidston. 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. There were homework sheets, joining up the letters, you couldnt miss it. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. Kerr McCann was reportedly one of the first people to arrive at the incident. @Blaircameron202 added: "My thoughts go out to the people of Kincaidston Ayr tonight after a gas explosion has devastated several homes. The fire service said nine appliances and specialist resources, including an air ambulance, attended the incident. 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. Many local people told BBC Scotland their thoughts were with the family of four who were injured and those who lost their homes. The force said the alleged comments are wholly unacceptable, and referred the matter to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). 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. Three of the four worst affected houses have been demolished, while the other is empty. 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. However it was not possible to apportion blame to any of the agencies involved in the building or development of the estate. Ayr St Columba Church has opened its church hall in Midton Road in Ayr for anyone seeking shelter. One person, @cxllumrfc, said he heard the explosion "six miles away". FOUR people have been hospitalised following an explosion on an Ayr street. A corroded gas pipe was the main cause of an explosion which left a family of four in hospital, a report has confirmed. More info. Scott Taylor, who plays for Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale, is recovering in hospital in an induced coma after undergoing a 10-hour operation. Inquiries are ongoing to establish the cause of the blast. South Ayrshire Council has said: "The Council has staff on site at Queen Margaret Academy where a rest centre has been established to support those directly affected by tonights incident. 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. Mehmet Sunna, who runs Sunna Salon Furniture in the city, has spoken of the moment found his hometown Pazarcik reduced to rubble. Emergency services are currently at the scene and we would advise people to avoid the area at the present time. Following the explosion, a 43-year-old woman, a 47-year-old man . He added: Our thoughts are with the family and everyone affected in the community.. Aerial view of the devastation cause by an explosion last night on Kincaidston Drive Ayr, Scotland, which forced locals to evacuate, Two adults and two children have been taken to hospital after last night's explosion at a South Ayrshire housing estate, Emergency services at the scene last night after four people were taken to hospital following the large gas explosion, The explosion was reported in the Kincaidston area of Ayr, Scotland at 19:10 on Monday and was heard for miles around, Inquiries are ongoing to establish the cause of the blast. They were running in terror. South Ayrshire Police attended the property in Gorse Park, in Ayr, shortly after 7.10pm tonight following reports of an explosion. 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The explosion was reported in the Kincaidston area at 19:10 on Monday and was heard for miles around. Every time you come out and look at it, it's there.". Almost one month on, the cause of the blast that ripped apart three homes in .