Two adults and two children have been taken to hospital after a large explosion ripped through houses in Ayrshire . A COUPLE and their two sons cheated death in the explosion that flattened their family home. A corroded gas pipe was the main cause of an explosion which left a . One man shared CCTV footage online of the sound of the eruption heard some eight miles away. Two adults and two children have been taken to hospital after an explosion at a South Ayrshire housing estate. Engineers will begin removing ancient iron pipes which are said to be corroding and replace them with new, safer plastic ones. Police, the fire service and other emergency serivces, including a medical helicopter are responding after an explosion at a house in Ayr. Sources said that the multi-agency probe is looking into the condition of the pipes. 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. 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. Footage captured the blast on Gorse Park in the Kincaidston area of Ayr, Scotland, at . South Ayrshire Council said the site was the responsibility of the insurers and no decisions had been taken about its future. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. 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. Stars from the world of football, cricket and rugby will play it for laughs at the Ayrshire Hospice Big Sports Lunch in April. HP10 9TY. Read about our approach to external linking. By STV News . The fire service said nine appliances and specialist resources, including an air ambulance, attended the incident. Shocking images show the extent of the damage that the blast caused in a residential area of Ayr. Other homes in the area were evacuated following the incident. Emergency services were called to the scene, and a large presence remained throughout the evening. Emergency services were called to the scene on Gorse Park at around 7.10pm, police said, adding that local road closures were in place and the public were advised to avoid the area. 'Bonkers' Ash Regan in car crash interview where she claims SNP will set up new currency within months of Scexit. 'Our thoughts are with the family and everyone in the local community affected by this. Family of four seriously injured in Ayr explosion. 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. Keeping up the good work at Woodlands Glencoe, Police clamp down on biker gangs in Barrhead and Neilston, Whats In This Weeks Oban Times 1st March 2023, New Cumnock: Three teens in savage brick attack on girl, Erskine: Tributes paid to community champion Chris Reid, Human error to blame for train crash - Greek PM, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. This will include timescales and information on traffic management.. The Scottish Ambulance Service said it moved patients to Crosshouse Hospital in Kilmarnock. Two adults and two children were taken to Crosshouse Hospital in Kilmarnock, Police Scotland confirmed. He said: "A number of lines of inquiry are being pursued which is not uncommon for an incident of this magnitude and complexity. 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. Almost one month on, the cause of the blast that ripped apart three homes in . READ MORE: Four in hospital and residents evacuated after explosion tears through house in Ayr Local councillor Chris Cullen told BBC Good Morning Scotland that gas caused the explosion . The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. @BelmontAcad01. 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. Ayr explosion. Copyright 2007-2023 STV. Coordinates: 552621N 43629W / 55.43914N 4.60808W / Kincaidston is a housing scheme in the town of Ayr in South Ayrshire, Scotland. Chris McNicol, 40, dashed to rescue a young lad trapped among the devastation despite mercy crews warning the site could blow again. The iconic display team will perform a breathtaking aerial sequence over the coast at September's air show. Aftermath of the gas explosion at Gorse Park in Kincaidston, Ayr, which has left a family of four in hospital. Freddie Woodman is Rangers transfer 'target' as Michael Beale looks to solve Ibrox goalkeeper conundrum. "I pass on my condolences to the injured.". "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.". They wrote: "Hearing of a massive explosion in Ayr. The house's gone. @Blaircameron202 added: "My thoughts go out to the people of Kincaidston Ayr tonight after a gas explosion has devastated several homes. 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. 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. 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. 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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. 'We dispatched a number of resources to the scene, including three specialist operations vehicles, six ambulances and an air ambulance.'. 2023 BBC. This South Ayrshire location article is a stub. Four houses in Gorse Park, Kincaidston, are likely to be demolished while 35 others are damaged or . There were car alarms going off and things flashing and big stones everywhere.. The sports therapist, who did not want named, likened the scene to a war zone as dozens of terrified residents ran for their lives. ", Four in hospital after explosion destroys homes, Family of four seriously injured in Ayr explosion. It was scenes from the olden days in the war. A spokesman for the Health and Safety Executive said the investigation was ongoing. Residents have been evacuated from . Their two children have been released from hospital and are being cared for by relatives. Local residents are being allowed in and out of the area. What's he waiting for? To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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. 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. However, the advice remains that if any person does smell gas at any time, then they should not hesitate in calling the National Gas Emergency Number 0800 111 999.. 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. 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. Share via. Credit: PA. Ayr St Columba Church has opened its church hall in Midton Road in Ayr for anyone seeking shelter. The brass plate on the Melville Monument dedicated to Henry Dundas claims he used his influence to delay the abolition of slavery. It comes with a family of four still hospitalised two of whom are in a critical condition. He said: Our wee campaign worked and this proves it. It was like something you see in a movie.. Mr Cullen also said that it could be up to 10 days before people were allowed to return to their homes on the estate. The fire service have announced nine appliances and specialist resources including an air ambulance had been sent to the scene. The company has written to the community who demanded action after weeks spent living in fear. The house was obliterated around him and he was just sitting there. 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. All of the gasmetallic main and service pipesin the area have recently been replaced. 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. FOUR people have been hospitalised following an explosion on an Ayr street. "Our engineers are currently assisting the emergency services to ensure the immediate vicinity is made safe in our role as the gas emergency service.". If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can Mr McCann said he and other people who had run to help were removed from the area for their own safety shortly after. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Chef's 'dream' realised as Gordon Ramsay announces grand final line-up for Next Level Chef. The Scottish Greens co-leader refused to admit how many Scottish producers had not signed up to the scheme when questioned about it at Holyrood. A Gannett Company. A Scottish Fire and Rescue . Glasgow salon owner visiting Turkish home after earthquake shares heartbreaking video of devastation. 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. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. Get the latest news from the Express straight to your inbox. We have written to those most directly affected to explain our decision. Kincaidston is a housing scheme in the town of Ayr in South Ayrshire, Scotland. 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. The explosion reportedly destroyed one house and a terrace, with the homes of the other side also damaged. A corroded gas pipe was the main cause of an explosion which left a family of four in hospital, a report has confirmed. 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. Callum Deboys cooked his way from the basement kitchen all the way to the final of Next Level Chef. A local hero told how he helped save a child from the rubble of the horror house blast then worked his nightshift at McDonalds. Many local people told BBC Scotland their thoughts were with the family of four who were injured and those who lost their homes. The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now. DON'T MISSSweden explosion: 25 injured and more than 100 evacuated[INSIGHT]Woman people injured as van explodes on housing estate[REVEAL]Lincolnshire bomb scares: Controlled explosion and schools evacuated[COMMENT], A spokeswoman said: We dispatched a number of resources to the scene, including three specialist operations vehicles, six ambulances and an air ambulance.. Eve Beattie Trainee Reporter. 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. 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.". Please report any comments that break our rules. Shocking doorbell footage from near the blast zone captured the explosion followed by showers of debris tumbling from the sky. 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