Firefighters, paramedics and police also remain at the scene. Police investigating a gas explosion at a house in Heysham in which a toddler died have now charged two people with manslaughter. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. Electricity North West wrote on social media that it had paused electricity supplies to the area for safety reasons while the blast was being investigated. As a mark of respect for the victims of the explosion in Heysham, I feel it would be a lovely tribute for all locals in Lancaster and Morecambe to take part in a doorstep minute silence, followed by a minute clap for the emergency services who are currently working hard around the clock to support all the families affected. Incident commander gives statement to LancsLive after child dies in suspected gas explosion in Heysham. We didn't know what it was.". 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At its peak, he said, 80 fire officers were on the scene, including two engines from Cumbria. They continue to be supported by specially trained officers. Cabbie Anthony Davis, 58, was asleep in his caravan when the blast took place. READ MORE: Neighbour killed toddler in gas explosion caused by drunkenly cutting pipes. A major incident has been declared in Heysham, Lancashire,. Two US Air Force commanders and four subordinates are FIRED after failing to ensure safety of nuclear weapons stockpile at Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota. His defence asked for 25% credit on the basis of an indication of guilt to newly instructed solicitors and his memory loss. Road closures are also in place and people are being asked to avoid the area. A major incident has been declared in Heysham following a devastating gas explosion. Video taken from a helicopter flying above Heysham in Lancashire underlines the extent of the destruction. He and his family have had to collect their things and leave. Two-year-old George Hinds died in the blast in Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham . A young child has been killed and four adults have been injured, two of them seriously, after a suspected gas explosion in Heysham, Lancashire Police said. We're extremely proud at the response of our officers and police medics who put themselves at significant risk to assist those who needed help. Our thoughts are with all those affected.". An explosion that killed a child was caused by a gas pipe being cut inside a neighbouring house, police said. Nearby residents described the noise of the blast as like a bomb going off and said debris had covered nearby streets and fields. Two fire engines, the urban search and rescue unit, search and rescue dogs and the air support unit remain at the incident. St Patricks Catholic Primary School in Morecambe is open for first responders to make a brew or use the facilities. There are no words. Two houses collapsed and a third was seriously damaged in the blast. She then "had to cope with the mounting dread of what happened to her son". Witnesses say that they were woken up by a loud explosion in the early hours of the morning. The whole house shook, he said. He says it has "placed a strain on their relationship, how could it not". 'Enquiries are ongoing into how and why the pipe came to be severed enquiries which are likely to take some considerable time. Toddler George Arthur Hinds died as a result of the blast. The North West Ambulance Service tweeted that it had sent units to the scene to "ensure people receive the medical help they need as quickly as possible". An explosion has been reported at a row of terraced houses on Mallowdale Avenue around 2.40am this morning (May 16), triggering a huge emergency response. His parents and another man and woman required hospital treatment. Lancashire explosion leaves young child dead and four adults injured in suspected gas blast, A young child has been killed and four adults have been injured, One man said he 'heard the bang as far as Lancaster', around nine miles (14km) away, Two houses collapsed and another suffered 'significant damage,' police said, 'I haven't seen an explosion like this before', Aerial footage shows devastating destruction at the scene of the Lancashire explosion. He was stripping the pipes to sell for 400 to buy a car. A major incident has been declared after the blast on Mallowdale Avenue, where just the chimney stacks of a row of terraced houses remains. We'll have further updates on Lancs Live on Monday. Director of Cadent North West, Jenny Moten, said: "The gas mains and service pipes are sound and did not contribute to or cause the explosion at Heysham.". Electricity North West said it had paused power supplies to the area for safety reasons while the blast was being investigated. A gas explosion in north Lancashire that killed a two year old boy was not caused by issues with nearby mains and service pipes, according to the company that manages them. Emergency crews, including search dogs, are searching the site this morning. Residents have been evacuated from the area, while a safety cordon and road closures are in place, including on nearby Littedale Avenue. The community is rallying around those affected by the tragedy with the team at the Hurley Flyer pub at Westgate, Morecambe, leading fundraising efforts. 'Our focus now is on trying to establish how and why the pipe inside No. Any death of a child is of course a terrible tragedy, particularly seen by the suffering of George's parents. They're both in bathrobes. Stephanie Shepherd of Littledale Avenue said: At 2.30 there was an enormous bang. Det Ch Insp Jane Webb, of Lancashire Police, said "an incredible amount of work" had been done at the scene "in a relatively short space of time" and officers had been able to identify the source. A house explosion which killed a child and injured four people was not caused by the gas mains, the company responsible for gas distribution said. "Road closures also remain in place and people are being asked to avoid the entire area while we deal with this ongoing incident. Blood, sweat and literal tears VideoBlood, sweat and literal tears 2023 BBC. There is still lots of work being carried out at the scene with firefighters still attending. The boy has since been identified as George Arthur Hinds, aged two years and 10 months. "This week Lancashire has lost two precious young boys," Ms Smith said on Twitter tonight. Two-year-old George Hinds died in the blast in Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham, Lancashire, on 16 May. He notes the cutting of pipes continued after the gas was cut and was part of a pattern of behaviour running for several weeks. Cadent, previously known as National Grid Gas Distribution, is responsible for the underground gas distribution pipes which transport the gas into people's homes. Video taken from a helicopter flying above Heysham in Lancashire underlines the extent . Our thoughts are with the family and all those injured at this time. An evacuation centre has been set up at Salt Ayre. Greenham, 45, failed to turn the gas supply off, causing the huge explosion that killed little George Hinds. Emergency services had been called to the scene on Mallowdale Avenue at about 2.40am on Sunday, May 16. Aerial photos show the ruins of a number of properties in the terrace, as emergency workers search through the rubble. Why not follow BBC North West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? Friday, December 17, 2021. 2023 BBC. Do not sell or share my personal information. Our thoughts are with all those affected.. In a post on Facebook, headteacher Mr Smith said: I will be opening the school pedestrian gate (by the bus stop) at 11:30am so the local community can drop off food, toiletries and clothing for those affected. there were "no quick answers" in the investigation, Harry and Meghan told to 'vacate' Frogmore Cottage, Explosive found in check-in luggage at US airport, Fungus case forces Jack Daniels to halt construction, China and Belarus call for peace in Ukraine, Rare Jurassic-era bug found at Arkansas Walmart, Human error to blame for train crash - Greek PM, Dozens of girls treated after new Iran poisonings. Read about our approach to external linking. It was like a bomb going off, it was that kind of impact, she told PA Media. In October, we made four arrests in connection with the investigation and today SharonGreenham,51, and Darren Greenham, 44, both of Ambleside Avenue, Lancaster were charged with manslaughterand theft. A third person has been charged in connection with a gas explosion that killed a toddler in Lancashire. Lancashire Deputy Chief Constable Terry Woods said: Major incident declared in Heysham. North West Ambulance Service say that they sent six ambulances, an advanced paramedic, four doctors and two on-scene commanders to the scene. He adds that experts evidence explained the smell and sound of the gas leak would have been obvious. Georges parents were also injured, although thankfully not seriously. "We've got our little granddaughters staying overnight. There is no access to Littledale Avenue where the properties are located from either Kingsway or Mallowdale Avenue or Sugham Lane. Forensic examination of the scene had been completed, the force said, and it had been handed over to the local authority. Aerial footage shows the devastation caused by a gas explosion which claimed the life of a two-year-old boy. 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Detectives said they had identified, along with gas experts, the cause of the explosion as a cut gas pipe inside a property on Mallowdale Avenue. He will receive 15% credit instead. George Hinds was killed in a gas explosion caused by Darren Greenham, The scene of the gas explosion in which George Hinds died, Emergency workers at the scene of the gas explosion in which two-year-old George Hinds died. Two-year-old George Arthur Hinds died as a result of Darren Greenham's late-night DIY. 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A children's toy at the scene of a suspected gas explosion, in which a young child was killed and two people were seriously injured, on Mallowdale Ave Heysham which caused 2 houses to collapse and badly damaged another. For the latest updates, scroll down. We expect proceedings to get under way from around midday. No sentence I can pass will be adequate for their loss. Why not follow BBC North West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? "A major incident has been declared after we called to terraced houses on Mallowdale Avenue. They are "truly remarkable people". We have no words to describe how we feel and just want time to ourselves to come to terms with what has happened. It was quite a blast, I live quite a way down there and part of my side door was blown in, my nextdoor neighbours plates were smashed, she said.Theres debris everywhere, all on the next streets and in the fields. Sadly, three families have been severely affected and our thoughts and prayers are with them all at this very difficult time. VideoThe man facing 291 years in jail, An audacious heist that stunned Britain. 'People have really pulled together as a community, it's really humbling. Heysham explosion: Aerial shots show devastating destruction, Aerial shots show devastating destruction of the deadly gas blast, The explosion almost completely destroyed the home, George Arthur Hinds was killed in the explosion. 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. The general public has been fantastic and they have risen to the challenge.. Twitter user @murphy30220538 posted a picture of the scene, saying three houses had collapsed after a "terrible explosion" that "sounds disastrous". He says Greenham must have been aware that his neighbours were in close proximity as he carried out the reckless act of cutting gas pipes. Picture date: Sunday May 16, 2021. This is a live blog from Preston Crown Court. I think theres a bit on my roof as well. They were taken to hospital for treatment and later discharged. One of those two destroyed properties was the home of little George and his parents, with George's life taken away in the blast. "We are asking people to please avoid the entire area while we deal with this ongoing incident," the force added. Four other people were hurt in the explosion, which destroyed two homes and seriously damaged a third. Published: 12:35 EST, 24 May 2021 | Updated: 02:17 EST, 25 May 2021. The emergency services, local authority and partners remain at the site and a safety cordon remains in place. "The only conclusion is the defendant was aware of these signs of danger or wasn't aware because of his self-inflicted impairment through alcohol and drugs". An explosion which killed a two-year-old boy was caused by a gas pipe inside a neighbouring property which had been cut, police say. Ive never experienced that before. Police confirmed earlier today that the huge gas blast claimed the live of George Arthur Hinds, aged two years and 10 months. Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. A nightmare neighbour who blighted residents for years faces a long spell behind bars from today (October 5) after causing a huge gas explosion that killed an innocent toddler. Two-year-old George Hinds died in the blast. Two other people remain in hospital with injuries described as critical. Something went wrong, please try again later. Two-year-old George Hinds died in the blast in Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham on 16 May.. Two tragedies, two families torn apart, two little boys taken too soon.". Lancashire Police tweeted that they had put up a safety cordon and evacuated residents from nearby properties in the town some 25 miles northeast of Blackpool. In a statement they said: We are devastated at the loss of our beautiful George. The road is littered with roof tiles. Emergency services attended and found two houses collapsed with serious damage to a . Welcome to our live blog. It was quite a blast, I live quite way down there and part of my side door was blown in, my next door neighbours plates were smashed, she said. In a basis of plea submitted as he accepted the manslaughter charge, he said: "I cut the gas pipes believing the gas supply was turned off. George's parents Vicky Studholme and Stephen Hinds, who lived at number 18, were also injured but have since been discharged from hospital. "I could see blue flashing lights, I could hear people screaming. Emergency services called to Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham, on May 16. Watch: Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Play it now! The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. A child was killed and four adults injured after a suspected gas explosion ripped through three homes in the middle of the night. Some 55 other properties were damaged with six homes evacuated and some neighbours forced to move out for more than a year. Ten fire engines, police and ambulance crews are at the scene. It said it has ten fire engines in attendance. Download the LancsLive app for free on iPhone here and Android here. The family have been informed and our thoughts remain with them at this distressing time. Six ambulances, four doctors and a hazardous area response team attended the incident, Mr House said. He was also abusive when drunk and on drugs, as were his visitors. In a tribute they said: We are devastated at the loss of our beautiful George. George Arthur Hinds, aged two years and 10 months, died as a result of the blast, and his parents, Vicky Studholme and Stephen Hinds, were also injured, although not seriously. By Sean Gleaves. Morecambe Bay NHS Trust has tweeted their condolences. Detective Chief Insp Jane Webb, of the Force Major Investigation Team, said: 'My thoughts first and foremost remain with George's family and loved ones at this time, as well as those others affected by this incident. I think theres a bit on my roof as well. I got out of bed and ran into my sons bedroom at the back of my house. Two of the adults suffered serious injuries. For manslaughter, he receives a sentence of 15 years, making a total of 15 years and two months. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Susan Faulkner, 74, who lives on Mallowdale Avenue, said: The sound really shook me, Im still quite shaken by it. She said the focus was now on establishing how and why the pipe came to be cut and that investigation would be "complex and lengthy". The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Resident Susan Faulkner, 74, who lives further down Mallowdale Avenue, said the blast was like a bomb going off and that she was still shaken by the incident. George Arthur Hinds, aged two years and 10 months, was killed by the blast on Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham, Lancashire, Emergency workers at the scene of the explosion, in which two-year-old George Arthur Hinds was killed and two people were seriously injured in Heysham. Two other people remain in hospital with injuries described as critical, according to Lancashire Police. It looks like there's been a hurricane, but the residents of Bowland Street in Lancaster are walking around the aftermath of a gas explosion. 20 came to be cut and those enquiries are complex and lengthy. Members of George's family are sat in the public viewing seating, while the press have been moved to the jury box to allow for extra spaces. Two houses were found collapsed with serious damage to a third property. Two-year-old George Hinds died in the overnight blast in Heysham, Lancs, which left four others - including both his parents - in hospital. "We're not so far from the nuclear power station, so we were just assuming," she says. There are no words. That person could only be "incompetent at best", Recorder Altham says. Mallowdale Avenue, Littledale Avenue and Kingsway are affected. Due to your consent preferences, youre not able to view this. This is the fire service's statement in full: 10 fire engines were called to reports of a suspected gas explosion on Mallowdale Avenue in Morecambe. "He was so precious to us. A spokesperson for Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said: "We are currently dealing with an incident on Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham. He has told Greenhall to remain seated for now. He was so precious to us. We were called at 2.40am this morning (Sunday May 16th) to reports that a number of houses on the road had collapsed. Ms Brandwood said: 'The general public has been fantastic. A . The judge says the offence falls under Category A of the sentencing guidelines, the most serious and carrying the highest penalty. A MAN and a woman have tonight been charged with manslaughter after a little boy died in a massive gas blast. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. We have no words to describe how we feel and just want time to ourselves to come to terms with what has happened. Our beautiful little angel grew his wings today.. 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