Police say four homes were caught up in the blast in Ayr. Face masks were introduced in schools because Boris Johnson was told it was 'not worth an argument' with Nicola Sturgeon. The body of Kyle Sambrook and his beagle Bane were found in Glencoe on Saturday following a three-day search. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. A spokesman for the Health and Safety Executive said the investigation was ongoing. 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 . It comes with a family of four still hospitalised two of whom are in a critical condition. Two adults and two children have been taken to hospital after an explosion at a South Ayrshire housing estate. Police Scotland has confirmed two adults and two children have been taken to Crosshouse Hospital in Kilmarnock. BAFTAs . This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's HP10 9TY. There is a lot of chat on social media, which we have not been able to verify, that it was a gas explosion. A family of four including two boys aged 16 and 11 and two adults aged 43 and 47 are in a 'serious condition' after a massive 'gas' explosion destroyed homes in Scotland yesterday. After SGN issued letters, the firm was asked if there were issues with the existing pipes. The property next to the Fergusons terraced home was also extensively damaged in the explosion, which sent roof tiles flying up to 200 metres away and left wreckage strewn across the street. A spokesperson for SGN told the Post they were unable to comment on the condition of the pipes due to an ongoing investigation by police and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Marion and William Ferguson remain seriously injured in hospital. Mr Cullen also told the programme that if the gas from the affected properties could not be capped, then it could be days before people were allowed to return to their homes. A corroded gas pipe was the main cause of an explosion which left a . Police Scotland said inquiries were continuing into the cause of the explosion. Their two children have been released from hospital and are being cared for by relatives. There was fire in the back garden and pretty much in where the house was. Editors' Code of Practice. Moira Muir, 59, said: 'Her lounge window was blown in and the radiator in her upstairs bathroom was blown off the wall.'. CCTV captured an explosion at a house in Ayr, which could be heard eight miles away. A neighbour said of Mondays suspected gas horror: Its a miracle they survived.. What's he waiting for? 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. From my mums back bedroom window you can see down and there was a house and a half gone with smoke billowing out. A mother, aged 43, and her 16-year-old-son are fighting for their lives in the wake of last week's explosion. Emergency services at the scene at Gorse Park, Ayr, as three people have been taken to hospital following a large explosion at a house. Neil Wilson, also known as Neil Canney, was found seriously wounded after he was targeted at his house on Nairn Road at around 1.15am on Tuesday. Read about our approach to external linking. The company has written to the community who demanded action after weeks spent living in fear. Coordinates: 552621N 43629W / 55.43914N 4.60808W / Kincaidston is a housing scheme in the town of Ayr in South Ayrshire, Scotland. FOUR people have been hospitalised following an explosion on an Ayr street. Something went wrong, please try again later. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. The house was obliterated around him and he was just sitting there. Ayr St Columba Church has opened its church hall in Midton Road for anyone seeking shelter. Work was also carried out on the roofs of properties to ensure they were protected from rain. Kerr McCann was reportedly one of the first people to arrive at the incident. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. (Image: Ayrshire Post) Get the latest news from the Express straight . More than seven months ago, a blast ripped through Gorse Park in Kincaidston, near Ayr, . This included ensuring that windows and doors were closed and locked or, if necessary, temporarily boarded up. Please stop bringing donations now.". Inquiries are ongoing to establish the cause of the blast. Glazing firms and several joiners pledged to help residents secure their properties. 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. Scots presenter Andrea McLean 'bedridden' and has been 'poorly for so long now'. Two adults and two children have been taken to hospital after a large explosion ripped through houses in Ayrshire . A corroded gas pipe was the main cause of an explosion which left a family of four in hospital, a report has confirmed. DeSantis won't say he's running. Scots woman, 35, dies in sleep as heartbroken family hail 'amazing' little sister. Emergency services were called to the scene, and a large presence remained throughout the evening. 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. 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. The sports therapist, who did not want named, likened the scene to a war zone as dozens of terrified residents ran for their lives. '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. A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "Four houses have been affected by the explosion. It tweeted: "Thank you all so much for your generosity following the incident in Kincaidston last night. Sakala claimed Gers were the better team but they couldn't back it up in Viaplay Cup final defeat at Hampden. The fire service said there were still two appliances at the scene at 9.10am on Tuesday morning. Early yesterday evening there was a row of houses and now there is a hole. I thought my home was coming down so I ran out. "Please share so that all those needing shelter can access tonight.". The force said the alleged comments are wholly unacceptable, and referred the matter to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). 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. Credit: PA. South Ayrshire Council raise council tax by five per cent as budget is revealed. It has been a gas explosion, the exact details of how that happened aren't released yet.'. I had to climb all over it. 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. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. 'Emergency services attended and a number of houses were evacuated. Ayr explosion: Major incident following reports of an explosion in Kincaidston. Local residents are being allowed in and out of the area. It was built by Kyle and Carrick District Council and Digital Equipment Corporation to house workers for a nearby factory development. He told the BBC he has paid more than 600 to fix his damaged cars but his insurance company won't pay out until the cause of the blast is known. Four people are in hospital following an explosion at several homes in the Kincaidston area of Ayr. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. 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. Chris revealed he returned to the blast site this morning after his stint at work ended. A mother and father and their two boys are seriously injured in hospital in Glasgow after the blast in Kincaidston on Monday evening, Police Scotland said. Hall lets Available Private function available Fully fitted kitchen Full changing rooms and showers Ideal. Three of the four worst affected houses have been demolished, while the other is empty. . 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. There were mothers carrying babies wearing nothing or in babygrows running for their lives. Kincaidston is a housing scheme in the town of Ayr in South Ayrshire, Scotland. Authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of last week's explosion in Ayr more than a week on from the devastating blast. They were running in terror. It was scenes from the olden days in the war. The estate was built in the 1970s. Ex-chief constable of Police Scotland 'said bulk of rape complaints were regretful sex'. The Scottish Ambulance Service said it moved patients to Crosshouse Hospital in Kilmarnock. Stunning Red Arrows to take to the skies over Ayr for upcoming air show. Hoping that everyone is safe after the explosion in Kincaidston this evening. There was stuff flying out the sky.. Police at the scene at Kincaidston Drive, Ayr, as four people have been taken to hospital following a large explosion at a house in Gorse Park, Ayr (Photo: Jane Barlow). I then got to a kid whose foot was stuck under the debris. The Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Humza Yousaf, tweeted: "My thanks to all of our Emergency Services attending the scene of this awful incident. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused. A gas main serving number three Gorse Park was found to have holes in it when inspected by Steven Critchlow from the Health and . The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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. All the glass in my close shattered and I ran out. 'Bonkers' Ash Regan in car crash interview where she claims SNP will set up new currency within months of Scexit. Another Twitter user, @from1888, claimed that two houses were "totally flattened" following the explosion. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) later announced that no further action would be taken over the explosion, despite the damage. We knew there was a fourth person under the rubble. He said: Our wee campaign worked and this proves it. Family of four seriously injured in Ayr explosion. 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. Micheal shared some of the benefits of eating one type of food, including improved brain health. This will include timescales and information on traffic management.. A joint investigation with Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is being carried out.'. 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. 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. A spokesperson for the firm said: Were unable to comment further (due to the investigation).. It could be anything. He told the BBC: Immediately after I felt a big bang. 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 hospital after an explosion at a house in Ayr, . 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. Scottish Fire and Rescue Service area commander Ian McMeekin described the incident as extremely challenging. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: Enquiries are ongoing. HSE said they were unable to comment on the investigation. Ayr St Columba Church has opened its church hall in Midton Road in Ayr for anyone seeking shelter. 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. A local hero told how he helped save a child from the rubble of the horror house blast then worked his nightshift at McDonalds. Was it an explosion caused by another thing? Publicidad en este sitio: #WhatsApp 449 103 0276 o escribe a: info.siglo21@gmail.com 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. An 11-year-old boy is being treated in the Royal Hospital for Sick Children. The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now. The Health and Safety Executive said the investigation was ongoing and it was pursuing a number of lines of inquiry. On Monday night, an explosion occurred in Gorse Park, Kincaidston, destroying one property and damaging several others. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. Glasgow salon owner visiting Turkish home after earthquake shares heartbreaking video of devastation. The area was evacuated, with two local rest centres set up to provide shelter to those that needed it. Body of baby found in search for missing infant after parents arrested. Share via. A Place In The Sun host cringes at 'hard work' couple's low offer on property. People in a South Ayrshire community say they "need to know" the cause of a serious explosion which left a family of four in hospital. The blast completely destroyed one home in Gorse Park, Kincaidston, Ayr, on . 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. Tragic hillwalker and dog who plunged 100ft in Glencoe to have ashes scattered together. "A decision on whether to submit a report to the procurator fiscal will be made on conclusion of the investigation.". "If you're at a loss and have nowhere please get in touch we would be more than happy to help.". Liel Abada insists Celtic treble would trump all Rangers trash talk after Fashion Sakala was silenced with Viaplay victory. 'Two-and-a-half houses are missing. Read about our approach to external linking. Gas distribution company SGN was helping emergency services. 'This is a complex incident and different agencies are working together to establish he full circumstances of what happened. 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. Ayr explosion. "Two adults and two children have been taken to Crosshouse Hospital in Kilmarnock. All four are in a serious condition in hospital. 'A family of four were taken to hospital. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The fire service have announced nine appliances and specialist resources including an air ambulance had been sent to the scene. Almost one month on, the cause of the blast that ripped apart three homes in Gorse Park in the Ayr estate remains unknown. Please share so that all those needing shelter can access tonight. One man shared CCTV footage online of the sound of the eruption heard some eight miles away. Unfortunately, remains of a baby have been found in woodland close to where Constance Marten and Mark Gordon. A 47-year-old male is currently within Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and an 11-year-old is within the Royal Hospital for Sick Children. 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