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Emergency crews are at the scene of the blast which took place in the Kincaidston area of Ayr on Monday night. AYR: Postcode district: KA7: Dialling code: 01292: Police: Scotland: Fire: Scottish: Ambulance: Scottish: UK Parliament . What's he waiting for? Kincaidston explosion: 12 pictures that show the devastating extent of damage caused by gas explosion in Ayr. Scottish Fire and Rescue Service area commander Ian McMeekin described the incident as extremely challenging. Read about our approach to external linking. Chef's 'dream' realised as Gordon Ramsay announces grand final line-up for Next Level Chef. 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. Unfortunately, remains of a baby have been found in woodland close to where Constance Marten and Mark Gordon. Credit: PA. The blast, which left a family of four seriously injured, affected four houses, and . "A decision on whether to submit a report to the procurator fiscal will be made on conclusion of the investigation.". Essential maintenance on the exterior of the homes between the inner and outer cordon was carried out over the weekend. 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 . It comes with a family of four still hospitalised two of whom are in a critical condition. Neil Wilson was found seriously injured on Nairn Road at around 1.15am on Tuesday morning. Michael Mosley shares the weight loss snack that 'won't add to your waistline'. Gunshots caught on chilling doorbell footage in Greenock street after dad 'shot dead'. At around 7.10pm on Monday night, emergency services were called to the scene in the Gorse Park area of Ayr. She said: Our thoughts are with those affected in the Kincaidston area as we hear reports of an explosion. Eve Beattie Trainee Reporter. Emergency services responded to calls to the residential Kincaidston area on Monday evening. Stars from the world of football, cricket and rugby will play it for laughs at the Ayrshire Hospice Big Sports Lunch in April. Well be starting work during the week of November 29 and well be writing to you again within the next two weeks to provide you with more detail on the project. Ayr St Columba Church has opened its church hall in Midton Road in Ayr for anyone seeking shelter. @Blaircameron202 added: "My thoughts go out to the people of Kincaidston Ayr tonight after a gas explosion has devastated several homes. Police say four homes were caught up in the blast in Ayr. An explosion at a house in Ayr has caused severe damage, with the blast being heard for miles around. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. On 18 October 2021, four people were injured in an explosion that destroyed a house on Gorse Park and damaged multiple others.[1][2]. A spokesman said: 'Our engineers are currently assisting the emergency services to ensure the immediate vicinity is made safe in our role as the gas emergency service.'. 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. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Stunning Red Arrows to take to the skies over Ayr for upcoming air show. It's scary.". Kincaidston is a housing scheme in the town of Ayr in South Ayrshire, Scotland. The fire service have announced nine appliances and specialist resources including an air ambulance had been sent to the scene. 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. Email us at scottishsundigital@news.co.uk or call 0141 420 5300, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Council hopes to allow families to return to their homes to collect their belongings, eight days after the devastating explosion in Ayr. Mr Graham said: "There's people living about us who are pensioners and have had to dip into their savings because they've had their houses and their cars damaged.". More than seven months ago, a blast ripped through Gorse Park in Kincaidston, near Ayr, . He said: "Was it an explosion caused by gas? What's he waiting for? 'A family of four were taken to hospital. . There was fire in the back garden and pretty much in where the house was. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. Footage captured the blast on Gorse Park in the Kincaidston area of Ayr, Scotland, at . Businesses have been offering meals and the nearby Sundrum holiday caravan park offered accommodation for anybody who needed it. The investigation into the cause of the blast is still ongoing and the site is still under the control of Police Scotland. He wants the investigation to be published as soon as possible and said people won't rest until they know the exact cause. Could scarcely make out peoples' faces.'. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Kerr McCann was one of the first on the scene. 19 October 2021. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. The blast completely destroyed one home in Gorse Park, Kincaidston, Ayr, on . It shows there is an issue with all of these pipes. 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. Courteney Cox responds to Prince Harry's memoir claims he took magic mushrooms at her house. "If you're at a loss and have nowhere please get in touch we would be more than happy to help.". They were running in terror. The blast completely destroyed one home in Gorse Park, Kincaidston, Ayr, on October 18 last year. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. After SGN issued letters, the firm was asked if there were issues with the existing pipes. HP10 9TY. 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. Mehmet Sunna, who runs Sunna Salon Furniture in the city, has spoken of the moment found his hometown Pazarcik reduced to rubble. Ex-chief constable of Police Scotland 'said bulk of rape complaints were regretful sex'. He added: There is significant damage to the properties and the surrounding area., We pay for your stories and videos! All the glass in my close shattered and I ran out. Something went wrong, please try again later. Debris at Primrose Park, Ayr, as three people have been taken to hospital following a large explosion at a house in Gorse Park, Ayr. SGN were also asked when pipes were due to be replaced in Kincaidston but they were unable to reveal the scheduled date due to the investigation. He said: "Immediately after I felt a big bang, I knew it was an explosion. "Our engineers are currently assisting the emergency services to ensure the immediate vicinity is made safe in our role as the gas emergency service.". Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. It came just hours after the Ayrshire Post revealed residents were living in fear as we backed the furious communitys campaign for change. Credit: PA. There is a lot of chat on social media, which we have not been able to verify, that it was a gas explosion. "Please share so that all those needing shelter can access tonight.". Four people, including two children, were rushed to hospital. 'The video below doesn't even do the smoke justice. 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. in a social media post, Andrea told her followers that she has been bedridden for days as she opened up about her health woes. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. CCTV captured an explosion at a house in Ayr, which could be heard eight miles away. Police say four homes were caught up in the blast in Ayr. All four are in a serious condition in hospital. It is understood that the sound from the blast could be heard up to three miles away, according to reports on social media. Latest on Kincaidston explosion: Investigation still ongoing as officials race to make 24 homes safe . The comments below have been moderated in advance. Olivia Hawkins and Maxwell Samuda, Shaq Muhammad and Tanya Manhenga, Claudia Fogarty and Keanan Brand, and Casey O'Gorman and Rosie Seabrook were all at risk of exiting the villa. 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). Their youngest lad was in the adjoining Royal Hospital for Children. Mr Ahmad and former Rangers chairman Charles Green have received apologies from the former Lord Advocate James Wolffe KC for being arrested in the wake of being arrested in connection with the 2012 takeover of Rangers. 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