We have written to those most directly affected to explain our decision. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. "A number of premises have been evacuated and two local rest centres have been set up to assist. Two adults and two children have been taken to hospital after an explosion at a South Ayrshire housing estate. 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.. Do you have a story or video for The Scottish Sun? The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now. It has been a gas explosion, the exact details of how that happened aren't released yet.'. 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. There was stuff flying out the sky.. Quick-thinking Chris who later grafted from 10pm till 6am at McDonalds revealed he trampled over mountains of debris to get to the stricken family. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Moira Muir, 59, said: 'Her lounge window was blown in and the radiator in her upstairs bathroom was blown off the wall.'. From other local news sites. 'Emergency services attended and a number of houses were evacuated. Kincaidston Primary School is located within the estate. ICU beds to shut at Ayr Hospital as NHS chiefs admit strain on system. 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 . 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. Marion and her eldest son are being treated at Glasgow Royal Infirmary, while William was in the citys Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. There were mothers carrying babies wearing nothing or in babygrows running for their lives. 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. A gas main serving number three Gorse Park was found to have holes in . 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. Two adults and two children have been taken to hospital after an explosion at a house in . 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. Hoping that everyone is safe after the explosion in Kincaidston this evening. in a social media post, Andrea told her followers that she has been bedridden for days as she opened up about her health woes. Glasgow salon owner visiting Turkish home after earthquake shares heartbreaking video of devastation. Shocking images show the extent of the damage that the blast caused in a residential area of Ayr. 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). Work was also carried out on the roofs of properties to ensure they were protected from rain. 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. A MOTHER and son remain in critical condition following an explosion which destroyed a house in Ayr . "Please avoid that area if you can and let @fire_scot and other emergency services get on with their work. Glasgow Film Festival 2023: What's on this year's programme? The body of Kyle Sambrook and his beagle Bane were found in Glencoe on Saturday following a three-day search. 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). This is what we know about the incident so far. 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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. Please note that traffic data is supplied by Highways England, Highways Wales, Highways Scotland and TfL. At around 7.10pm on Monday night, emergency services were called to the scene in the Gorse Park area of Ayr. Kerr McCann was reportedly one of the first people to arrive at the incident. Eve Beattie Trainee Reporter. (Image: Ayrshire Post) Get the latest news from the Express straight . There were homework sheets, joining up the letters, you couldnt miss it. 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. READ MORE:Kabul bomb attack: Horror as civilians killed in explosion at mosque, The house was not where it was, it was scattered about the street.. "We believe, however, the action we undertook to replace our entire network across the Kincaidston estate has provided residents with reassurance the gas network is safe. Emergency services were called to the scene in the Gorse Park area of Ayr, Ayrshire yesterday at around 7.10pm. 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. Residents have been evacuated from part of the Kincaidston area following the incident on Monday evening. "Over the next few days, we will be contacting the householders of the properties which are currently within the cordoned off area to provide an update and arrange for them to have some access to their property.". 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. There was fire in the back garden and pretty much in where the house was. The incident took place shortly after 7pm on Monday when an explosion happened in Gorse Park in the Kincaidston area of Ayr. Three of the four worst affected houses have been demolished, while the other is empty. Callum Deboys cooked his way from the basement kitchen all the way to the final of Next Level Chef. 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. He said: "Immediately after I felt a big bang, I knew it was an explosion. Ayr St Columba Church has opened its church hall in Midton Road in Ayr for anyone seeking shelter. The SNP leadership contender came under fire for two of flagship policies, free childcare for one and two-year-olds and increase council tax on second homes, as he was accused of copying old plans from other parties. Long-term corrosion of a gas pipe caused the explosion, however no blame could be directed to any one agency. 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On Tuesday morning South Ayrshire Council said the response from the local community had been overwhelming. The explosion reportedly destroyed one house and a terrace, with the homes of the other side also damaged. The blast completely destroyed one home in Gorse Park, Kincaidston, Ayr, on . Steven Graham lives a few hundred metres from the blast site. 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. "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. 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. Kerr McCann was one of the first on the scene. 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. We dispatched a number of resources to the scene, including three specialist operations vehicles, six ambulances and an air ambulance.. Two adults and two children have been taken to hospital after a large explosion ripped through houses in Ayrshire . The area was evacuated, with two local rest centres set up to provide shelter to those that needed it. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's The blast sent debris flying into houses and cars . In a statement, the force said four houses had been affected by the explosion, with a number of premises evacuated and two rest centres set up to assist. Businesses have been offering meals and the nearby Sundrum holiday caravan park offered accommodation for anybody who needed it. Self-confessed 'Friends fanatic' Harry took comfort in the sitcom while navigating panic attacks after completing his second tour of Afghanistan a decade ago. Prior to development, Kincaidston was a farm on the outskirts of Ayr. I knew it was an explosion. Debris at Primrose Park, Ayr, as three people have been taken to hospital following a large explosion at a house in Gorse Park, Ayr. 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. The estate remains partly in council hands (now South Ayrshire Council) although many of the houses are now privately owned. 'This is a complex incident and different agencies are working together to establish he full circumstances of what happened. All four are in a serious condition in hospital. 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). The condition of gas pipes in Kincaidston are being probed as part of an investigation into the devastating explosion. The company has written to the community who demanded action after weeks spent living in fear. 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. Locals have blasted the closure with 'dangerous' diversions so treacherous "you wouldnt send your auntie up there". And the fast food worker told how he was driven by adrenaline as he joined other residents battling to free the casualties. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. Freddie Woodman is Rangers transfer 'target' as Michael Beale looks to solve Ibrox goalkeeper conundrum. 'The video below doesn't even do the smoke justice. But police did tell us earlier this morning that the area still isn't 100% safe. He told the BBC: Immediately after I felt a big bang. Scottish Fire and Rescue Service area commander Ian McMeekin described the incident as extremely challenging. A Place In The Sun host cringes at 'hard work' couple's low offer on property. Early yesterday evening there was a row of houses and now there is a hole. It was just horrible.. SGN has vowed to rip up Kincaidstons entire gas network after residents voiced concerns in the aftermath of the devastating explosion. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service confirmed they are in attendance. Samantha Gilbert tragically lost her life, leaving her loved ones completely devastated. Ex-chief constable of Police Scotland 'said bulk of rape complaints were regretful sex'. 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