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Emergency services are on the scene in Kincaidston after reports of a large explosion. CCTV images captured the moment a house explosion partly destroyed a street leaving four people in hospital. The Ayrshire Post can reveal that investigators are looking into gas pipes on the estate. Read about our approach to external linking. They said four houses were affected but that a number of other premises were evacuated.According to Scotland's . A corroded gas pipe was the main cause of an explosion which left a family of four in hospital, a report has confirmed. Credit: PA. Community leader Robert Dunn who vowed to lead a crusade against the gas firm says the pressure on SGN has already paid off. Caroline Finnett, who lives in Kincaidston, was playing bingo at a friend's house when she heard a "massive bang". Euan Bryson, who lives in the adjacent housing estate, tweeted a video showing a fire engine on a smoke-filled street in the aftermath of the explosion. Get the latest news from the Express straight to your inbox. Gas company SGN has replaced 5.8km of pipes in the area with plastic ones. A 43-year-old woman and a 16-year-old boy are being treated for serious . Many people took to Twitter to express hope that no one was injured in the explosion. Please note that traffic data is supplied by Highways England, Highways Wales, Highways Scotland and TfL. Crimestoppers offer cash reward for information on firebomb attack on Tory councillor's home, Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell's joint bank account is key to resignation, says Private Eye, The outgoing SNP leader and her chief executive husband are urged to answer the question about whether or not they have a joint bank account, as the magazine says Operation Branchform was the 'game-changer' behind shock resignation, Humiliation for Lorna Slater as more than 80 per cent of Scots producers refuse to sign up for deposit return scheme. Tragic hillwalker and dog who plunged 100ft in Glencoe to have ashes scattered together. @Blaircameron202 added: "My thoughts go out to the people of Kincaidston Ayr tonight after a gas explosion has devastated several homes. The blast site remains fenced off. She said: I was watching Emmerdale and the next minute the house just shook. 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. More than seven months ago, a blast ripped through Gorse Park in Kincaidston, near Ayr, . The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) later announced that no further action would be taken over the explosion, despite the damage. Gunshots caught on chilling doorbell footage in Greenock street after dad 'shot dead'. It is quite shocking how far the debris has fallen and the damage it has caused. 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. Jill Hannah, 43, was visiting her mum nearby when disaster struck. Emergency services are currently at the scene and we would advise people to avoid the area at the present time. He told the BBC: Immediately after I felt a big bang. South Ayrshire Police attended the property in Gorse Park, in Ayr, shortly after 7.10pm tonight following reports of an explosion. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can At around 7.10pm on Monday night, emergency services were called to the scene in the Gorse Park area of Ayr. Essential maintenance on the exterior of the homes between the inner and outer cordon was carried out over the weekend. A Scottish Fire and Rescue . 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.. "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.". A gas main serving number three Gorse Park was found to have holes in . The incident took place shortly after 7pm on Monday when an explosion happened in Gorse Park in the Kincaidston area of Ayr. @Blaircameron202 added: "My thoughts go out to the people of Kincaidston Ayr tonight after a gas explosion has devastated several homes. ITV bosses confirm Jeremy Clarkson and Who Wants To Be A Millionaire are not cancelled. The blast sent debris flying into houses and cars . The blast completely destroyed one home in Gorse Park, Kincaidston, Ayr, on October 18 last year. It was overwhelming. Steven Graham lives a few hundred metres from the blast site. 'Our thoughts are with the family and everyone in the local community affected by this. He wants the investigation to be published as soon as possible and said people won't rest until they know the exact cause. Councillors insisted they had been left with no choice amid a tough financial backdrop. An HSE spokesperson described the investigation as complex, adding they were aware of the significant disruption and concern in the local community. We thought it was a car crash or believe it or not a gun or something because we had never heard anything like it before. On Monday night, an explosion occurred in Gorse Park, Kincaidston, destroying one property and damaging several others. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. 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. People are being urged to avoid the area with the Scottish Fire Service confirming their . Amateur Scots football captain in intensive care after 'sudden and severe accident'. We knew there was a fourth person under the rubble. I then got to a kid whose foot was stuck under the debris. 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. Love Island's Olivia and Maxwell brutally dumped before shocking twist announced. It tweeted: "Thank you all so much for your generosity following the incident in Kincaidston last night. Copyright 2007-2023 STV. There were car alarms going off and things flashing and big stones everywhere.. CCTV captured an explosion at a house in Ayr, which could be heard eight miles away. 'This is a complex incident and different agencies are working together to establish he full circumstances of what happened. It was just horrible.. Emergency services at the scene at Gorse Park, Ayr, as three people have been taken to hospital following a large explosion at a house. The iconic display team will perform a breathtaking aerial sequence over the coast at September's air show. 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. Long-term corrosion of a gas pipe caused the explosion, however no blame could be directed to any one agency. The area was evacuated, with two local rest centres set up to provide shelter to those that needed it. A spokesperson for the firm said: Were unable to comment further (due to the investigation).. DeSantis won't say he's running. It comes with a family of four still hospitalised two of whom are in a critical condition. The estate remains partly in council hands (now South Ayrshire Council) although many of the houses are now privately owned. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. He said gas was one line of inquiry being looked at. Recalling the moment he arrived at the scene of the carnage, he said: There were already a couple of guys talking to someone but all I could see was a hand sticking out the rubble. ", One eye witness, @_generallee, wrote on Twitter: "So there was a big explosion not far from where I stay in Ayr.". A man who lives about 100m from the explosion site told the BBC that his whole house shook with the force of the blast. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. "Please share so that all those needing shelter can access tonight.". Emergency services are responding following a blast in the residential Kincaidston area. Council hopes to allow families to return to their homes to collect their belongings, eight days after the devastating explosion in Ayr. 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. 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' VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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. 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. were arrested. On Tuesday morning, building standards officers from South Ayrshire Council began internal inspections of 24 properties that are still within the cordoned off area. 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For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, William Ferguson, 47, wife Marion, 43, and their two sons are currently in hospital, They were pulled from the rubble of 3 Gorse Park after a huge explosion last night, CCTV captures shocking footage of horror house explosion in Ayr, Ayr explosion: First picture of couple who cheated death alongside two sons in horror blast which destroyed family home, Frogmore eviction shows King Charles has drawn a line with Harry - now he must do two more things with the spoilt brat, Harry's vicious attacks on Camilla could not be forgiven by King Charles - he had to hit back, Constance Marten: Baby's body found after massive police search, as cops question runaway aristocrat & Mark Gordon, Rishi Sunak to finally unveil delayed small boats law next week after Brexit win, Ministers vow to never use draconian spy law to jail journalists, aerial photos show the extent of the blast, Hero pulled shocked child from rubble of Ayr explosion then went to work nightshift at McDonalds, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), A family of four - two adults and two children -, Nearby homes have been evacuated with families. 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