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 blast completely destroyed one home in Gorse Park, Kincaidston, Ayr, on October 18 last year. This is what we know about the incident so far. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Dozens of properties were damaged and one was completely destroyed by the blast in the Gorse Park area of Kincaidston in October last year. Their spokesperson added: We are deeply concerned there has been an explosion, resulting in serious injuries and wish to reassure the public we are and will continue to work closely with the police and HSE to establish the cause of the explosion.. He tweeted: "Massive explosion in Kincaidston Ayr tonight, the explosion could be heard from up to six miles away.". The iconic display team will perform a breathtaking aerial sequence over the coast at September's air show. SNP MSP for Ayr Siobhian Brown has offered her sympathies to those affected. DeSantis won't say he's running. Comments have been closed on this article. Credit: PA. A corroded gas pipe was the main cause of an explosion which left a family of four in hospital, a report has confirmed. South Ayrshire Council said the site was the responsibility of the insurers and no decisions had been taken about its future. She said her street was littered with broken roof tiles. "Early yesterday evening there was a row of houses and now there is a hole.". Ex-chief constable of Police Scotland 'said bulk of rape complaints were regretful sex'. It has been a gas explosion, the exact details of how that happened aren't released yet.'. "Our engineers are currently assisting the emergency services to ensure the immediate vicinity is made safe in our role as the gas emergency service.". This South Ayrshire location article is a stub. Dozens of people will spend a third night away from home after an explosion at a property in Ayr. "I pass on my condolences to the injured.". You can unsubscribe at any time. She said: Our thoughts are with those affected in the Kincaidston area as we hear reports of an explosion. We know this will disappointthe residents ofKincaidston. Unfortunately, remains of a baby have been found in woodland close to where Constance Marten and Mark Gordon. Samantha Gilbert tragically lost her life, leaving her loved ones completely devastated. 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Emergency services are on the scene in Kincaidston after reports of a large explosion. The former Newcastle keeper had loan spells with Aberdeen and Kilmarnock and only signed for Preston North End last summer. This will include timescales and information on traffic management.. The Scottish Ambulance Service previously reported three people were transported to the local hospital after the blast in the Kincaidston area of Ayr this evening. 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First published on Mon 18 Oct 2021 16.52 EDT. It was stated that SGN should have done more to prevent the explosion. Kincaidston explosion: 12 pictures that show the devastating extent of damage caused by gas explosion in Ayr. The estate remains partly in council hands (now South Ayrshire Council) although many of the houses are now privately owned. Social media users said they . Almost one month on, the cause of the blast that ripped apart three homes in . Three of the four worst-affected houses have been demolished but one is still standing empty. The incident took place shortly after 7pm on Monday when an explosion happened in Gorse Park in the Kincaidston area of Ayr. Face masks were introduced in schools because Boris Johnson was told it was 'not worth an argument' with Nicola Sturgeon. It could be anything. There was fire in the back garden and pretty much in where the house was. Marion Ferguson, 43, and William Ferguson, 47, are being treated in hospital along with their two sons following the explosion in Kincaidston, Ayr, on Monday night Moira Muir, 59, said: 'Her lounge window was blown in and the radiator in her upstairs bathroom was blown off the wall.'. The blast completely destroyed one home in Gorse Park, Kincaidston, Ayr, on October 18 last year. He said some of his neighbours were in a worse position. Please stop bringing donations now.". At least one house was completely destroyed in the blast, Emergency crews were called to the scene just after 19:00 on Monday, The area around the explosion was covered with debris, A car parked in a nearby street was among the vehicles damaged by flying debris, Caroline Finnett's street was littered with broken roof tiles, Homes nearby were evacuated and the area showered with debris following the blast, At the scene: BBC Scotland reporter Martyn Smedley, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. "A decision on whether to submit a report to the procurator fiscal will be made on conclusion of the investigation.". Family of missing Scots man 'worried sick' and 'desperate for papa to come home'. 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. Gas company SGN has replaced 5.8km of pipes in the area with plastic ones. On Wednesday's instalment of the Channel 4 property show, Julie and Peter enlisted Lee's help to find their dream holiday home in South West France. I want this to happen elsewhere, not just for Kincaidston. Emergency services were called to the scene, and a large presence remained throughout the evening. More than seven months ago, a blast ripped through Gorse Park in Kincaidston, near Ayr, damaging dozens of homes and cars. Taking to Twitter, the police wrote: "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. There were about 30 people all sprinting. They were running in terror. 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. I was in the army so I know what explosions are. Devastated mum diagnosed with cancer after thinking she was doing 'too much' at the gym. Scottish Gas Networks confirmed it was ensuring the area around the site was made safe. 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. But police did tell us earlier this morning that the area still isn't 100% safe. Emergency services are on the scene in Kincaidston after reports of a large explosion. Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story, Harry and Meghan told to 'vacate' Frogmore Cottage, Rare Jurassic-era bug found at Arkansas Walmart, Ed Sheeran says wife developed tumour in pregnancy, China and Belarus call for peace in Ukraine, Man survives 31 days in jungle by eating worms, Baby's body found as police still question couple, Havana Syndrome unlikely to have hostile cause - US. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. A 43-year-old woman and a 16-year-old boy are being treated for serious . One person, @scottishchicp, tweeted: "Wow that explosion in Ayr is scary. 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. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. The company has written to the community who demanded action after weeks spent living in fear. . 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. It was built by Kyle and Carrick District Council and Digital Equipment Corporation to house workers for a nearby factory development. @Blaircameron202 added: "My thoughts go out to the people of Kincaidston Ayr tonight after a gas explosion has devastated several homes. A Gannett Company. 246 were here. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Please share so that all those needing shelter can access tonight. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. Credit: PA. Another Twitter user, @from1888, claimed that two houses were "totally flattened" following the explosion. Murder probe after man shot dead on doorstep of Greenock home in 'targeted' attack. A spokesperson for the firm said: Were unable to comment further (due to the investigation).. Copyright 2007-2023 STV. Emergency services are responding following a blast in the residential Kincaidston area. Aftermath of the gas explosion at Gorse Park in Kincaidston, Ayr, which has left a family of four in hospital. Businesses have been offering meals and the nearby Sundrum holiday caravan park offered accommodation for anybody who needed it. ", One eye witness, @_generallee, wrote on Twitter: "So there was a big explosion not far from where I stay in Ayr.". The council hopes to allow householders to be able to access their homes and collect their belongings, after being locked out of their homes for eight days. Two adults and two children have been taken to hospital after an explosion at a South Ayrshire housing estate. "Passing the shop on the way back I heard people saying stuff came off the shelves from the explosion.". Asked to describe the scene, Mr Cullen said: "It is quite harrowing actually. 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. Aftermath of the gas explosion at Gorse Park in Kincaidston, Ayr, which has left a family of four in hospital. The condition of gas pipes in Kincaidston are being probed as part of an investigation into the devastating explosion. The blast was reported in Kincaidston shortly after 19:00 on Monday. He added: Our thoughts are with the family and everyone affected in the community.. View our online Press Pack. 'We dispatched a number of resources to the scene, including three specialist operations vehicles, six ambulances and an air ambulance.'. Police, the fire service and other emergency serivces, including a medical helicopter are responding after an explosion at a house in Ayr. Four people are in hospital following an explosion at several homes in the Kincaidston area of Ayr. Police say that investigations into the explosion are ongoing and there has been a sizeable presence from Scottish Gas Networks here. What we know so far about the Ayr explosion: A home in Kincaidston, Ayr, exploded at 7:10pm on Monday night; A family of four - two adults and two children - are in 'serious condition' in hospital Family of four seriously injured in Ayr explosion. The house was obliterated around him and he was just sitting there. Former Rangers director Imran Ahmad's 'Life of Riley' claim on day one of 60m civil case. The investigation into the cause of the blast is still ongoing and the site is still under the control of Police Scotland. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service confirmed they are in attendance. By STV News . 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. A mother, aged 43, and her 16-year-old-son are fighting for their lives in the wake of last week's explosion. 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. Chris revealed he returned to the blast site this morning after his stint at work ended. Describing the blast impact, she added: There was a massive bang and the place shook. ", Four in hospital after explosion destroys homes, Family of four seriously injured in Ayr explosion. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. It comes with a family of four still hospitalised two of whom are in a critical condition. 3-min read. 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. Police said a 43-year-old woman and a 16-year-old boy remain in a critical condition in Glasgow . SGN has vowed to rip up Kincaidstons entire gas network after residents voiced concerns in the aftermath of the devastating explosion. A fundraiser has been launched to get Arlene Blane over from Australia to be by sister Victoria Wallace's side when she goes through treatment. More info. Family of four seriously injured in Ayr explosion. Many people in Kincaidston suspect a gas explosion was to blame but that has never been confirmed. Please note that traffic data is supplied by Highways England, Highways Wales, Highways Scotland and TfL. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. The blast completely destroyed one home in Gorse Park, Kincaidston, Ayr, on . 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. 17:59, 26 OCT 2021; Bookmark. Marion and her eldest son are being treated at Glasgow Royal Infirmary, while William was in the citys Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. Annfield Burn flows through the scheme at the north side. He was arriving home when saw a "massive plume of fire" in the sky over the street. 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. "A number of premises have been evacuated and two local rest centres have been set up to assist. 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. What we know so far about the Ayr explosion: A home in Kincaidston, Ayr, exploded at 7:10pm last night; A family of four - two adults and two children - are in 'serious condition' in hospital; Share via. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. 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.. A gas main serving number three Gorse Park was found to have holes in . Its morally the right thing to do. More than seven months ago, a blast ripped through Gorse Park in Kincaidston, near Ayr, . An HSE spokesperson described the investigation as complex, adding they were aware of the significant disruption and concern in the local community. Ayr St Columba Church has opened its church hall in Midton Road for anyone seeking shelter. 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. It is understood that the sound from the blast could be heard up to three miles away, according to reports on social media. Two rest centres have been set up to take care of residents in the housing estate and a number of neighbouring properties have been evacuated. He said: "Immediately after I felt a big bang, I knew it was an explosion. 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. Two adults and two children have been taken to hospital after an explosion at a house in . Witnesses said at least one . The friend of a woman, whose house was directly opposite the blast site in Kincaidston, described the scene as 'something you cannot comprehend unless you see the sheer scale of the damage'. 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