I think theres a bit on my roof as well. We remain at scene of a suspected gas explosion on Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham which has caused two houses to collapse and badly damaged another, Lancashire police said. What did the government do about Covid and care homes? An investigation is taking place. She said: 'Although we don't know any of the people personally, we don't need to know someone's name or face to help them. Recorder Altham tells Greehall to stand as he passes sentence. It was like a bomb going off, it was that kind of impact, she told PA Media. He said they met with the aftermath of a "significant explosion" and they prioritised rescuing those in properties and giving medical help to those who needed it. "There are no words." That was the message from a local MP following a devastating explosion in Heysham that killed a two-year-old boy and left four people injured. Heysham (in Lancashire, England) gas explosion destroys 2 houses completely (damages others and spreads debris far afield), and sadly there are casualties, i. AboutPressCopyrightContact. George was described as a "beautiful little angel" by his parents who said they were devastated by his death. She said people were donating clothing and toiletries to evacuated residents. A witness who lives on a nearby street has told of the moment the explosion happened. A fundraiser set up in the wake of the blast that killed a young child and destroyed three houses has raised more than 50,000. Due to the cordon and road closures in the area bus services are being diverted. Recorder Altham is outlining the events which led to the explosion, as George lay somewhere where he should have been safe. The CNC is the armed police force in charge of guarding civil nuclear sites and nuclear materials in England, Scotland and Wales. "Another four people, two men and two women have been taken to hospital with serious injuries. He is inviting everyone to stand on their doorstep at 7pm for a one-minute silence, followed by a one-minute clap. 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. A toddler has tragically died in a suspected gas explosion in Heysham, it has been confirmed. You can sign up for free daily updates with the LancsLive newsletter here. Ms Studholme and Mr Hinds were also injured in the blast, which caused two houses to collapse and a third was seriously damaged. Nearby residents described the noise of the blast as like a bomb going off and said debris had covered nearby streets and fields. I think we just dont know whats happened. Another devastating loss of life this week in Lancashire. Who was St David, the patron saint of Wales? Road closures are also in place and people are being asked to avoid the area. George's dad turns to face Greenhall as the sentences are read out. Two-year-old George Hinds died in the blast in Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham . I was already awake. For the first time, they had to borrow money and are still living in a caravan. The family have been informed and our thoughts remain with them at this distressing time. Police were called to the scene of the blast at about 2.40am today (May 16). He says it has "placed a strain on their relationship, how could it not". Ms Moten said: "Since the incident, our engineers have been on-site working with the emergency services and supporting customers in the area.". 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.". 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. We have no words to describe how we feel and just want time to ourselves to come to terms with what has happened. @ScottLancaster6 said he "heard it in Bowerham", seven miles (11km) from Heysham. Residents have been evacuated from the area, while a safety cordon and road closures are in place, including on nearby Littedale Avenue. In a tribute, they said: "We are devastated at the loss of our beautiful George. 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. 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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. Assistant Chief Constable Jo Edwards told reporters at the scene: "Tragically a young child has been killed and four persons also injured. The community is in shock following the explosion. Two other people remain in hospital with injuries described as critical, according to Lancashire Police. READ MORE: Neighbour killed toddler in gas explosion caused by drunkenly cutting pipes. Police later confirmed that a young child had died in the tragedy, while four others - two men and two women- were taken to hospital. An explosion has been reported at a row of terraced houses on chat around 2.40am this morning (May . Answering the defence's submissions, he says: To give even serious injuries when self inflicted on the backdrop on the death of a child would be completely unfair. To do this we will link your MailOnline account with your Facebook account. 1 minute silence and 1 minute clap.. Emergency services remain at the scene, with a cordon expected to remain in place for several hours. 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. "This week Lancashire has lost two precious young boys," Ms Smith said on Twitter tonight. 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. Incident commander gives statement to LancsLive after child dies in suspected gas explosion in Heysham. 'Our focus now is on trying to establish how and why the pipe inside No. 'I was awoken by a loud bang': Witnesses describe scene of explosion, By Sky reporter Sadiya Chowdhury, who is at the scene. A spokesperson for Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said: "We are currently dealing with an incident on Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham. By Sean Gleaves. Proceedings are due to begin in around 15 minutes with Courtroom 10 already filling up. Farm Heroes Saga, the #4 Game on iTunes. An explosion has been reported at a row of terraced houses on chat around 2.40am this morning (May 16), triggering a huge emergency response. I have contacted our families closest to the explosion and all are thankfully safe. Just another reminder that if you have been evacuated from your home - there is help available. Our thoughts are with all those affected.. A major incident has been declared in Heysham, Lancashire,. No sentence I can pass will be adequate for their loss. A major incident has been declared in Heysham following a devastating gas explosion. A thorough investigation had shown the gas mains and pipes were sound, she said. He lived without regard for the comfort of those who were unfortunate enough to live adjacent to him. She'd rung three people to get away from the area but no one was answering so she was just going to walk the streets with her dog.". Read about our approach to external linking. 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. "My next door neighbour, she's really elderly and she was scared to go in. We stayed indoors and switched everything off at the source and then sat up all night worrying.. Two-year-old George Arthur Hinds, whose parents paid tribute to their 'beautiful little angel grew his wings', A roof of one of the homes destroyed in the blast which killedGeorge Arthur Hinds, Emergency workers at the scene on Mallowdale Ave Heysham, on Sunday May 16. 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. It said it has ten fire engines in attendance. Well ask you to confirm this for your first post to Facebook. 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". 2023 BBC. In addition to the loss of their son, George's parents were left without anything. Ive been very lucky. Greenham sat with his head bowed throughout much of proceedings at Preston Crown Court yesterday. Our reporter Olivia Baron is at the scene. Please place items in the boxes on the tables to keep them dry in case it rains. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Road closures remain in place in the area surrounding the property. 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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Two tragedies, two families torn apart, two little boys taken too soon.". Lancashire Police said it was investigating how and why the pipe became severed and treating it as a criminal investigation. Police confirmed earlier today that the huge gas blast claimed the live of George Arthur Hinds, aged two years and 10 months. Residents have been evacuated from the area, while a safety cordon and road closures are in place, including on nearby Littedale Avenue. Emergency services called to Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham, on May 16. 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 judge today is Honorary Recorder Robert Altham, while the prosecution are represented by Timothy Kray KC. A Lancashire Police spokesperson added: "We are currently at the scene of a suspected gas explosion on Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham. 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. Stephanie Shepherd of Littledale Avenue said: At 2.30 there was an enormous bang. It was disbelief and shock. VideoAn audacious heist that stunned Britain. Recorder Altham outlines the manslaughter case admitted by Greenhall - the cutting of the gas pipes which caused George Hinds' manslaughter. Toddler George Arthur Hinds died as a result of the blast. St Patricks Catholic Primary School in Morecambe is open for first responders to make a brew or use the facilities. An incredible effort by the Hurley Flyer and local community in such sad circumstances. Roof tiles, insulation and chips of wood. 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. 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Something went wrong, please try again later. For a full re-cap of the first day of proceedings, see LancsLive's full report from court here. If you would like to participate then stand on your doorstep at 7pm this evening (Sunday 16th). "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". Two of the adults suffered serious injuries. VideoThe man facing 291 years in jail, An audacious heist that stunned Britain. Lancashire fire and rescue service said 10 fire engines attended the incident in Heysham, a coastal town north of Blackpool, and that fire crews remained at the scene. She then "had to cope with the mounting dread of what happened to her son". 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. Twitter user @murphy30220538 posted a picture of the scene, saying three houses had collapsed after a "terrible explosion" that "sounds disastrous". It has been reported that there has been an explosion at a property and firefighters are searching the collapsed property," they said. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. A child was killed and four adults injured after a suspected gas explosion ripped through three homes in the middle of the night. Lancashire Fire said in a tweet that units were called to a row of terraced houses on Mallowdale Avenue in the early hours of Sunday and that firefighters are searching a collapsed property. 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. Susan Faulkner, 74, who lives on Mallowdale Avenue, said: The sound really shook me, Im still quite shaken by it. 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Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. A fundraiser set up to help the residents ofMallowdale Avenue has now brought in more than 50,000. "Road closures also remain in place and people are being asked to avoid the entire area while we deal with this ongoing incident. Firefighters rescued five people from the site. Our thoughts remain with all the residents of Mallowdale Avenue and surrounding areas who are affected. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. A MAN and a woman have tonight been charged with manslaughter after a little boy died in a massive gas blast. And in the early hours of May 16 last year, a huge explosion occurred with the homes either side of Greenham's completely destroyed. Why not follow BBC North West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? Dan Knowles, who lives four streets away from the explosion, said he thought there had been an earthquake. Sadly at this time it means there are a number of people whose homes have been affected and therefore they cant remain in the area. Sadly, three families have been severely affected and our thoughts and prayers are with them all at this very difficult time. 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. Two other people - a man aged 44 and a woman aged 50 - remain in hospital with 'critical injuries'. Play it now! Sir David Attenborough explores the diverse natural habitats of Britain and Ireland. He was clearly much loved and cherished by both, the wider family and the community. We're bringing the live blog to a close now for today - our thoughts remain with everyone affected by today's tragic incident. "It was like a minor earthquake," he said. Two-year-old George Hinds died in the blast on Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham, Lancashire, early on 16 May. Ben Norman, the assistant chief fire officer, said an investigation into the cause of the blast would be carried out slowly and methodically. Some 55 other properties were damaged with six homes evacuated and some neighbours forced to move out for more than a year. He has told Greenhall to remain seated for now. A huge emergency response was triggered with ten fire engines, police and ambulance crews rushing to the scene. We would like to thank the public for their patience and assistance while we dealt with this incident and express our gratitude to all our staff and emergency service colleagues who have worked extremely hard over the last few hours and continue to do so. Officers were called to reports of an explosion at 2.40am, she said. Sharon and Darren Greenham, aged 51 and 44, of Ambleside Avenue in Lancaster, have been charged with manslaughter and theft. Fire and rescue services are still searching the properties at the centre of the blast on Mallowdale Avenue, and a police cordon is in place. Aerial photos show the ruins of a number of properties in the terrace, as emergency workers search through the rubble. "From what we gather it's taken two or three houses with it. George was described as a "beautiful little angel" by his parents, who said they were devastated by his death. Shockingly, Stephen Hinds statement revealed this abuse extended to Greenham calling two-year-old George a ginger, little c***. Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. Recorder Robert Altham has entered the court. Well work to conclude this incident safely and work with support and concern for the local community to ensure they can rebuild and go back to their normal lives in due course, he said. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. ", One neighbour, who had to flee his home four doors down from the epicentre of the blast, told the Mirror: "It's blown my windows, front door and roof.". Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. A . 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. Mr Norman said people should expect disruption, but he was confident there was no further risk. Theres debris everywhere, all on the next streets and in the fields. Video taken from a helicopter flying above Heysham in Lancashire underlines the extent . Officers found two houses collapsed, and a third property had suffered 'serious damage'. Gas service engineers are working to make the area safe. Our thoughts are with all those affected.". A major incident has been declared in Heysham following a devastating gas explosion. 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. The road is littered with roof tiles. George Hinds, two, was killed in the explosion in Heysham, Lancs, back in May. "A safety cordon has been put in place and nearby residents have been evacuated. Sharon Greenham and Darren Greenham charged with manslaughter and theft. We were called to reports of an explosion on Mallowdale Avenue at about 2.40am on Sunday, May 16th2021. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. A major incident has been declared in Heysham, Lancashire, and nearby residents have been evacuated. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 'I would like to thank the community for their help so far and I want to continue to appeal to anyone who may have information which could assist our investigation to come forward and contact us. His defence asked for 25% credit on the basis of an indication of guilt to newly instructed solicitors and his memory loss. 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I then ran out the front door. Cadent, previously known as National Grid Gas Distribution, is responsible for the underground gas distribution pipes which transport the gas into people's homes. George's parents Vicky Studholme and Stephen Hinds, who lived at number 18, were also injured but have since been discharged from hospital. Lancashire fire and ambulance services are both in attendance at the scene, which Electricity North West has described as a 'major incident'. That concludes today's sentencing hearing. Updates will be published here as we know more.". "We're not so far from the nuclear power station, so we were just assuming," she says. Morecambe Bay NHS Trust has tweeted their condolences. By posting your comment you agree to our house rules. Cat Smith, MP for Lancaster and Fleetwood, has paid tribute to the young child who has passed away. He and his family have had to collect their things and leave. "We've got our little granddaughters staying overnight. 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