People also commented on the loudness of the explosion, including @jstewart668, who said people "heard the bang as far as Lancaster", around nine miles (14km) away. His heartbroken parents Vicky Studholme and Stephen Hinds were also injured, although not seriously. Paul Marsh, 54, of Banks Crescent, has now also been charged with theft and criminal damage. Read about our approach to external linking. Georges parents Vicky Studholme and Stephen Hinds were also injured, although not seriously. A spokesperson for Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said: "We are currently dealing with an incident on Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham. Mallowdale Avenue, Littledale Avenue and Kingsway are affected. Bits of the house have been blasted metres away from where the property previously stood in Heysham, Lancashire, which is now merely a crater filled with rubble. 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. A Gofundme page set up to help Mallowdale Avenue residents had raised more than 20,000 in just over four hours. "Road closures also remain in place and people are being asked to avoid the entire area while we deal with this ongoing incident. Two-year-old George Hinds died in the blast in Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham on 16 May. Try your hand at questions from Britain's most loved shows. I think theres a bit on my roof as well. 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. A major incident was declared this morning (May 16) following . Two houses were found collapsed with serious damage to a third property. We're bringing the live blog to a close now for today - our thoughts remain with everyone affected by today's tragic incident. We stayed indoors and switched everything off at the source and then sat up all night worrying.. An evacuation centre has been set up at Salt Ayre. "Jordan Banks, aged nine, died after being struck by lightning while playing football in Blackpool on Tuesday evening, and in the early hours of this morning two-year-old George Hinds died when his home collapsed in 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. Lancashire Police said its investigation was ongoing. 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. An explosion that killed a child was caused by a gas pipe being cut inside a neighbouring house, police said. 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. 2023 BBC. Two other people - a man aged 44 and a woman aged 50 - remain in hospital with 'critical injuries'. Something went wrong, please try again later. George's mum was trapped for two hours before she was pulled from the rubble. Staff at the pub are offering free meals to those who have had to leave their homes - and this offer has also been extended to first responders at the scene. "Police were telling us turn off your cars and everything like that, and we had to turn off the gas. 2023 BBC. We'll have further updates on Lancs Live on Monday. Morecambe and Heysham Past and Present Facebook group have set up a fundraiser to help the people of Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham after the devastating explosion in the early hours of this morning, and the very sad loss of a young life. No one knew what had happened. We expect proceedings to get under way from around midday. It was like a bomb going off, it was that kind of impact, she told PA Media. Greenham was a selfish and disruptive neighbour. Roof tiles and other debris 'rained down vertically on us,' a local man said. The parents of the two-year-old boy have paid tribute to their beautiful little angel' following the tragedy on Mallowdale Avenue. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. They are both due to appear atLancaster Magistrates Courton12thJanuary 2022. She said people were donating clothing and toiletries to evacuated residents. Emergency services had been called to the scene on Mallowdale Avenue at about 2.40am on Sunday, May 16. We will automatically post your comment and a link to the news story to your Facebook timeline at the same time it is posted on MailOnline. Four people were taken to hospital, two with serious injuries, and sadly a young child has died as a result of the incident. Roof tiles, insulation and chips of wood. St Patricks Catholic Primary School in Morecambe is open for first responders to make a brew or use the facilities. "I was awoken by a loud bang. This sad news comes just days after the tragic death of nine-year-old Jordan Banks who was struck by lightning in Blackpool. The police enquiry is now being classed as a criminal investigation.'. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. We have no words to describe how we feel and just want time to ourselves to come to terms with what has happened. Lancashire police said in a statement: "We remain at the scene of a suspected gas explosion. George's parents Vicky Studholme and Stephen Hinds, who lived at number 18, were also injured but have since been discharged from hospital. He will face concurrent sentences for each three charges - the second two, theft and criminal damage will receive one month each. Aerial footage shows the devastation caused by a gas explosion which claimed the life of a two-year-old boy. Video1894 shipwreck confirms tale of treacherous lifeboat, How 10% of Nigerian registered voters delivered victory, Sake brewers toast big rise in global sales, The Indian-American CEO who wants to be US president, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, Exploring the rigging claims in Nigeria's elections, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip. George's parents, Vicky Studholme and Stephen Hinds, told Preston Crown Court that their world was 'taken away in the blink of an eye'. For the latest updates, scroll down. The CNC is the armed police force in charge of guarding civil nuclear sites and nuclear materials in England, Scotland and Wales. He and his family have had to collect their things and leave. Recorder Altham tells Greehall to stand as he passes sentence. Please help emergency services respond by avoiding the area and letting them do their job. Sadly, we can now confirm a young child has died and four other people have been injured, two seriously. Six ambulances, four doctors and a hazardous area response team attended the incident, Mr House said. 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. A third person has been charged in connection with a gas explosion that killed a toddler in Lancashire. Picture date: Sunday May 16, 2021. 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. Search operations continue and we are working with partners to make the area safe and investigate the cause of the explosion. 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. Greenham, 45, failed to turn the gas supply off, causing the huge explosion that killed little George Hinds. No sentence I can pass will be adequate for their loss. Two houses collapsed and a third was seriously damaged in the blast. 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. "He was so precious to us. LancsLive will be at Preston Crown Court today for the sentencing of Darren Greenham for the manslaughter of toddler George Hinds. 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. One on occasion, the fire spread to a border fence and another time smoke could be seen two miles away. Darren Greenham is now back in the dock, wearing an all grey tracksuit. It is against this background that they learnt the circumstances of George's death, the judge explains. "It was like a minor earthquake," he said. Video taken from a helicopter flying above Heysham in Lancashire underlines the extent . Our thoughts remain with all the residents of Mallowdale Avenue and surrounding areas who are affected. '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. Officers found two houses collapsed, and a third property had suffered 'serious damage'. Did you see what happened in Morecambe? George Hinds, two, died in the blast in May, Two houses collapsed and a third was seriously damaged in the blast. Our officers were first on scene to a major incident in Heysham early this morningWe're extremely proud at the response of our officers and police medics who put themselves at significant risk to assist those who needed helpOur thoughts are with all who have been affected pic.twitter.com/Zpn5xkBegY. Some 55 other properties were damaged with six homes evacuated and some neighbours forced to move out for more than a year. Ms Faulkner said that her own property and others in the immediate area had been damaged in the devastating explosion. A major incident has been declared after the blast on Mallowdale Avenue, where just the chimney stacks of a row of terraced houses remains. Recorder Altham is outlining the events which led to the explosion, as George lay somewhere where he should have been safe. Two-year-old George Hinds died in the blast on Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham, Lancashire, early on 16 May. There are also search and rescue dogs and air support, along with police. Our reporter Olivia Baron is at the scene. At its peak, he said, 80 fire officers were on the scene, including two engines from Cumbria. See PA story FIRE Heysham. Your details from Facebook will be used to provide you with tailored content, marketing and ads in line with our Privacy Policy. 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. Emergency services were called to Mallowdale Avenue . 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. Heysham (in Lancashire, England) gas explosion destroys 2 houses completely (damages others and spreads debris far afield), and sadly there are casualties, i. AboutPressCopyrightContact. Since then, they have ongoing pain and trauma which has caused flashbacks, depression and suicidal thoughts. The boy has since been identified as George Arthur Hinds, aged two years and 10 months. Who was St David, the patron saint of Wales? An investigation is taking place. Cadent, previously known as National Grid Gas Distribution, is responsible for the underground gas distribution pipes which transport the gas into people's homes. #newshour4u #update # SUBSCRIBE To Get All NEWS First http://newshour.tk Morecambe Gas Explosion destroys 3 houses at . "It sounded like a bomb went off." "I could see blue flashing lights, I could hear people screaming. George's dad turns to face Greenhall as the sentences are read out. Stephanie Shepherd of Littledale Avenue said: At 2.30 there was an enormous bang. Judge Altham moves to aggravating and mitigating factors. Just another reminder that if you have been evacuated from your home - there is help available. Sharon and Darren Greenham, aged 51 and 44, of Ambleside Avenue in Lancaster, have been charged with manslaughter and theft. Our thoughts are with all who have been affected." Our thoughts remain with his loved ones. 20 came to be cut and those enquiries are complex and lengthy. "We have also managed to recover some items of George's, which I know means a lot to his parents," she said. Heather Brandwood, the manager of two pubs in nearby Morecambe, set up the fundraiser and said residents were queuing up in the car park of the Hurley Flyer pub to donate clothing and toiletries to evacuated residents. We were called at 2.40am this morning (Sunday May 16th) to reports that a number of houses on the road had collapsed. 'An incredible amount of work has been done at the scene in a relatively short space of time and as well as identifying the source of the explosion we have also managed to recover some items of George's, which I know means a lot to his parents. She then "had to cope with the mounting dread of what happened to her son". Do not sell or share my personal information. Bits of the house have been blasted metres away from where the property previously stood, which is now merely a crater filled with rubble. "Our beautiful little angel grew his wings today.". 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. When I see what those poor souls have had happen to them, its devastating.. Twitter user @murphy30220538 posted a picture of the scene, saying three houses had collapsed after a "terrible explosion" that "sounds disastrous". Road closures remain in place in the area surrounding the property. They are also organising collections of clothing and other items to help the victims. "A safety cordon has been put in place and nearby residents have been evacuated. We are setting this page up to raise funds to help the victims in any way possible and also to help towards funeral costs for the young child's family". That concludes today's sentencing hearing. Read about our approach to external linking. RIP little one. 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. He has told Greenhall to remain seated for now. You can choose on each post whether you would like it to be posted to Facebook. 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. 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. Ive been very lucky. One woman grips the hand of her child. 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. 'Our focus now is on trying to establish how and why the pipe inside No. Why not follow BBC North West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? We have no words to describe how we feel and just want time to ourselves to come to terms with what has happened. Lancashire Police said detectives and gas experts had discovered the cause of the explosion in Heysham was a gas pipe which had been cut inside number 20 Mallowdale Avenue. When I see what those poor souls have had happen to them, its devastating. Firefighters rescued five people from the site. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Watch: Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. "Our officers are at the scene along with our colleagues from Lancashire Fire and Rescue and North West Ambulance Service. Well ask you to confirm this for your first post to Facebook. You can sign up for free daily updates with the LancsLive newsletter here. 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.". An explosion that killed a child was caused by a gas pipe being cut inside a neighbouring house, police said. A major incident has been declared in Heysham following a devastating gas explosion. If you do want to help, details can be found here. 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". Anything we can do that might relieve a bit of pressure and a little bit of stress for those involved is worth doing.'. To do this we will link your MailOnline account with your Facebook account. 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. Heather Brandwood, manager of two pubs in nearby Morecambe, set up the fundraiser and said it was "humbling" to see the community pull together in such a way. Read about our approach to external linking. If so email webnews@mirror.co.uk. The emergency services, local authority and partners remain at the site and a safety cordon remains in place. "We are asking people to please avoid the entire area while we deal with this ongoing incident," the force added. He is inviting everyone to stand on their doorstep at 7pm for a one-minute silence, followed by a one-minute clap. A neighbour whose home was close to the blast said: "We are all fine just shaken and worried about the house as we have no door or windows and the roof's damaged. A child was killed and four adults injured after a suspected gas explosion ripped through three homes in the middle of the night. Ms Moten said: "Since the incident, our engineers have been on-site working with the emergency services and supporting customers in the area.". 1 minute silence and 1 minute clap.. Welcome to our live blog. "We're not so far from the nuclear power station, so we were just assuming," she says. "It rained down vertically on us.". His defence asked for 25% credit on the basis of an indication of guilt to newly instructed solicitors and his memory loss. Dan Knowles, who lives four streets away from the explosion, said he thought there had been an earthquake. Updated 17th Dec 2021, 7:34pm. Why not follow BBC North West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? For a full re-cap of the first day of proceedings, see LancsLive's full report from court here. Copyright Lancashire Constabulary 2023. George's parents, Vicky Studholme and Stephen Hinds, who were also injured in the explosion, have been discharged from hospital, police said. Theres debris everywhere, all on the next streets and in the fields. By posting your comment you agree to our house rules. Two people have been charged with manslaughter after a toddler was killed in gas explosion at a home in Heysham. 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. A number of residents have been evacuated and are being looked after by the local authority. Forensic examination of the scene had been completed, the force said, and it had been handed over to the local authority. This is a live blog from Preston Crown Court. My whole house shook. The fire service tell us that at this stage it is not clear what has caused the explosion. Assistant Chief Constable Jo Edwards told reporters at the scene: "Tragically a young child has been killed and four persons also injured. Electricity North West said it had paused power supplies to the area for safety reasons while the blast was being investigated. Ten fire engines, police and ambulance crews are at the scene. Ben Norman, the assistant chief fire officer, said an investigation into the cause of the blast would be carried out slowly and methodically. Two tragedies, two families torn apart, two little boys taken too soon.". Video Loading. Please place items in the boxes on the tables to keep them dry in case it rains. 17th Dec 2021, 7:33pm - 1 min read. I accept by my recklessness I caused the explosion. In a statement they said: We are devastated at the loss of our beautiful George. A North West Ambulance spokesperson said: "Following reports of an explosion on Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham, we have resources at the scene and we are working with @LancashireFRS and @LancsPolice. Residents say they were woken by the sound of a blast at around 2.30am Sunday morning. North West Ambulance Service say that they sent six ambulances, an advanced paramedic, four doctors and two on-scene commanders to the scene. Ben Norman, assistant chief fire officer for Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS), said they "think everyone is accounted for". There are no words. George was described as a "beautiful little angel" by his parents, who said they were devastated by his death. 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