George's parents said the two-year-old "was so precious to us", Two houses collapsed and a third was seriously damaged in the blast, Cadent said the gas mains did not cause the blast. Emergency services had been called to the scene on Mallowdale Avenue at about 2.40am on Sunday, May 16. If you would like to participate then stand on your doorstep at 7pm this evening (Sunday 16th). There are also search and rescue dogs and air support, along with police. Two people have been charged with manslaughter after a toddler was killed in gas explosion at a home in Heysham. 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. "A safety cordon has been put in place and nearby residents have been evacuated. Aerial footage shows the devastation caused by a gas explosion which claimed the life of a two-year-old boy. We treated five casualties at the scene. Emergency services attended and found two houses collapsed with serious damage to a . 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. They are both due to appear atLancaster Magistrates Courton12thJanuary 2022. There is still lots of work being carried out at the scene with firefighters still attending. No one knew what had happened. We have no words to describe how we feel and just want time to ourselves to come to terms with what has happened. 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. George Arthur Hinds, aged two years and 10 months, died in the blast (Image: Lancashire Police) Two people have been charged with manslaughter over the gas explosion which killed George Arthur Hinds. Heartbreaking that a child has died and 4 people seriously injured after a gas explosion.A multiagency response is ongoing at the scene.Thoughts with all those families effected. Video, Harry and Meghan told to 'vacate' Frogmore Cottage, Confidence in Covid probe hit and Sussexes evicted, Pret A Manger gives staff third pay rise in a year, M&S sorry for displaying daffodils alongside veg, Rees-Mogg had Covid test couriered during shortage, Human error to blame for train crash - Greek PM, School face masks worn to avoid Covid row - claims, Poor families more resourceful in past - top Tory. Road closures remain in place in the area surrounding the property. Ive never experienced that before. His parents and another man and woman required hospital treatment. "He was so precious to us. Tragically toddler George Arthur Hinds, aged two years and 10 months, died as a result of the blast. We ask people to have patience and particularly to have the family that have been affected in mind.. I got out of bed and ran into my sons bedroom at the back of my house. By posting your comment you agree to our house rules. Dan Knowles wrote on Twitter: "There's been a terrible explosion on Mallowdale Ave in #Heysham sounds disastrous, 3 houses collapsed, praying for everyone. He was high and drunk at the time of his late-night DIY exploits on May 16, 2021. Judge Altham moves to aggravating and mitigating factors. It was like a bomb going off, it was that kind of impact, she told PA Media. Delta agrees 34% pay rise for pilots - worth up to $90k - with other major airlines set to follow suit, Parole is DENIED for Robert F. 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Roof tiles and other debris 'rained down vertically on us,' a local man said. 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. There is a woman who is in literally nothing but her nightie, she said. For the latest updates, scroll down. Road closures are in place on nearby Littledale Avenue and people are being asked to avoid the entire area while we deal with this ongoing incident. We have no words to describe how we feel and just want time to ourselves to come to terms with what has happened. "A major incident has been declared after we (were) called to terraced houses on Mallowdale Avenue. Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. Our thoughts remain with all the residents of Mallowdale Avenue and surrounding areas who are affected. He initially told them he had no memory of what happened but later confessed that he alone was responsible. A third person has been charged in connection with a gas explosion that killed a toddler in Lancashire. The community is in shock following the explosion. George Arthur Hinds, who was just two years and ten months old, died following the blast at the property on Sunday, May 16, which caused two houses to collapse. Six ambulances, four doctors and a hazardous area response team attended the incident, Mr House said. I was the person who arranged for the gas to be diverted.. "The matter now lies with the police and the Health and Safety Executive for further investigation. A major incident has been declared after the blast on Mallowdale Avenue, where just the chimney stacks of a row of terraced houses remains. 20 came to be cut and those enquiries are complex and lengthy. Through a combination of loud music, late night hammering and drilling, and a rotating flurry of drunk and drugged up visitors he had plagued the lives of neighbours Martin and Alison Evans for five years and the Hinds family since they arrived on the street in 2019. Expected to be ongoing for several hours until building assessments are complete. Officers were called to reports of an explosion at 2.40am, she said. Share; 12:32 Tom Earnshaw. Kingsway in both directions closed due to a property gas explosion from Meldon Road to Tarnbrook Road. 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. Two houses collapsed and a third was seriously damaged. 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.". 1894 shipwreck confirms tale of treacherous lifeboat. Stephanie Shepherd of Littledale Avenue said: At 2.30 there was an enormous bang. Some 55 other properties were damaged with six homes evacuated and some neighbours forced to move out for more than a year. 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. We didn't know what it was.". Lancashire police said they were working with gas service engineers to make the area safe and Electricity North West said it had paused electricity supplies to the area for safety reasons while the blast was investigated. In a statement they said: We are devastated at the loss of our beautiful George. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. A witness who lives on a nearby street has told of the moment the explosion happened. Emergency services called to Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham, on May 16. He comments on the CCTV footage and says it is a miracle no other fatalities occurred. 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For a full re-cap of the first day of proceedings, see LancsLive's full report from court here. Police confirmed earlier today that the huge gas blast claimed the live of George Arthur Hinds, aged two years and 10 months. "We have also managed to recover some items of George's, which I know means a lot to his parents," she said. 17th Dec 2021, 7:33pm - 1 min read. Gas service engineers are working to make the area safe. Our thoughts are with all those affected.. The blast caused debris to cover nearby streets and fields and residents described it as sounding "like a bomb going off". 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". "It sounded like a bomb went off, one local says, while another "could hear people screaming" after the blast. Debris from the blast covered nearby streets and fields, as residents described the noise "like a bomb going off". This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. There are reports that the explosion was heard and felt from several miles away in Morecambe and Torrisholme. Police investigating a gas explosion at a house in Heysham in which a toddler died have now charged two people with manslaughter. Lancashire Police said in a statement: 'Detectives, assisted by gas experts, have been carrying out a fingertip search of the scene following the explosion and have now identified the cause of the explosion as a gas pipe which had been cut inside No. Paul Marsh, 54, of Banks Crescent, has now also been charged with theft and criminal damage. Their hazardous area response team (HART), which is specially trained to work with the fire and rescue service in major incidents, was also in attendance. Cat Smith, MP for Lancaster and Fleetwood, has paid tribute to the young child who has passed away. 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. A third person has been charged in connection with a gas explosion that killed a toddler in Lancashire. Our reporter Olivia Baron is at the scene. There is no access to Littledale Avenue where the properties are located from either Kingsway or Mallowdale Avenue or Sugham Lane. I think theres a bit on my roof as well. Former Morecambe town councillor Joshua Brandwood is organising a tribute to little George Arthur Hinds and the four people injured in the explosion. Criminal investigation launched after police reveal cause of Heysham gas explosion Police have launched a criminal investigation after discovering a cut gas pipe caused the explosion which killed a two-year-old last weekend. George's parents Vicky Studholme and Stephen Hinds, who lived at number 18, were also injured but have since been discharged from hospital.
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