"We can now confirm that sadly a young child has died as a result of the incident. 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. We were called to reports of an explosion on Mallowdale Avenue at about 2.40am on Sunday, May 16 th 2021. Since then, they have ongoing pain and trauma which has caused flashbacks, depression and suicidal thoughts. "The matter now lies with the police and the Health and Safety Executive for further investigation. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. Another devastating loss of life this week in Lancashire. We have no words to describe how we feel and just want time to ourselves to come to terms with what has happened. He returns to the dock today as Honorary Recorder Robert Altham passes sentence. Theres debris everywhere, all on the next streets and in the fields. Lancashire Police said it was investigating how and why the pipe became severed and treating it as a criminal investigation. 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. VideoWatch: Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. If you do want to help, details can be found here. I think theres a bit on my roof as well. Firefighters, paramedics and police also remain at the scene. 'There are a lot of people who want to do good, but they don't know how to go about doing it, so by putting something in place, they always rise to the challenge. A major incident has been declared after the blast on Mallowdale Avenue, where just the chimney stacks of a row of terraced houses remains. And in the early hours of May 16 last year, a huge explosion occurred with the homes either side of Greenham's completely destroyed. Roof tiles, insulation and chips of wood. Ive been very lucky. George Hinds was killed in a gas explosion caused by Darren Greenham, The scene of the gas explosion in which George Hinds died, Emergency workers at the scene of the gas explosion in which two-year-old George Hinds died. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Aerial footage shows the devastation caused by a gas explosion which claimed the life of a two-year-old boy. "We've got our little granddaughters staying overnight. 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. 'Even if you think the information you have is insignificant or irrelevant please tell us and we can be the judge.'. 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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Two-year-old George Hinds died in the overnight blast in Heysham, Lancs, which left four others - including both his parents - in hospital. Im really sad for those people, its such a sad thing to happen to them.. A GoFundMe page set up to help those affected by the blast had reached more than 18,000 by Sunday afternoon. Assistant Chief Constable Jo Edwards told reporters at the scene: "Tragically a young child has been killed and four persons also injured. "Road closures also remain in place and people are being asked to avoid the entire area while we deal with this ongoing incident. 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. "From what we gather it's taken two or three houses with it. VideoAn audacious heist that stunned Britain. Heysham explosion: Man jailed for killing boy, 2, in gas blast 5 October 2022 Family handout Two-year-old George Hinds died in the blast in Heysham in May 2021 A man who cut a gas pipe to. Police later confirmed that a young child had died in the tragedy, while four others - two men and two women- were taken to hospital. "A major incident has been declared after we called to terraced houses on Mallowdale Avenue. Our thoughts are with all those affected.". The comments below have been moderated in advance. Did you see what happened in Morecambe? "A safety cordon has been put in place and nearby residents have been evacuated. People are asked to avoid the scene while emergency services respond. Heysham (in Lancashire, England) gas explosion destroys 2 houses completely (damages others and spreads debris far afield), and sadly there are casualties, i. AboutPressCopyrightContact. Heather Brandwood set up a GoFundMe appeal after seeing the explosion on the news. 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In a post on Facebook, headteacher Mr Smith said: I will be opening the school pedestrian gate (by the bus stop) at 11:30am so the local community can drop off food, toiletries and clothing for those affected. Our thoughts are with the family and all those injured at this time. We treated five casualties at the scene. Darren Greenham will return to the dock today, where he sat with his head bowed thoughout much of yesterday's proceedings. The grief being felt by their families will be beyond comprehension. The general public has been fantastic and they have risen to the challenge.. 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. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player. 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.". Farm Heroes Saga, the #4 Game on iTunes. She then "had to cope with the mounting dread of what happened to her son". The fire service has confirmed that homes have been evacuated and they continue to urge people to stay away from the area. Ben Norman, the assistant chief fire officer, said an investigation into the cause of the blast would be carried out slowly and methodically. Gas service engineers are working to make the area safe. Search operations continue and we are working with partners to make the area safe and investigate the cause of the explosion. Locals have been forced to evacuate their homes after the suspected gas blast, with dramatic pictures showing the devastation in the Lancashire town. He says Greenham must have been aware that his neighbours were in close proximity as he carried out the reckless act of cutting gas pipes. Greenham suffered major burns in the explosion and would spend two weeks in a coma before being quizzed by detectives. Video Loading. We have no words to describe how we feel and just want time to ourselves to come to terms with what has happened. 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. At the time of the explosion, I was on drink and drugs having been dependent for years. Two-year-old George died when the explosion happened in the early hours of Sunday, May 16. We expect proceedings to get under way from around midday. A . Two-year-old George Arthur Hinds died as a result of Darren Greenham's late-night DIY. A third person has been charged in connection with a gas explosion that killed a toddler in Lancashire. Residents have been evacuated from the area, while a safety cordon and road closures are in place, including on nearby Littedale Avenue. Roof tiles and other debris 'rained down vertically on us,' a local man said. The explosion caused two houses to collapse and damaged several others, one significantly. Two other counts of criminal damage and theft of gas were also admitted in August. "Police were telling us turn off your cars and everything like that, and we had to turn off the gas. George's parents, Vicky Studholme and Stephen Hinds, told Preston Crown Court that their world was 'taken away in the blink of an eye'. Emergency services are still in the search and rescue phase, she added, working to "make the area safe". There are also search and rescue dogs and air support, along with police. 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. RIP little one. He and his family have had to collect their things and leave. 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. "The front door blew off completely and it shattered the windows". Two people have been charged with manslaughter after a toddler was killed in gas explosion at a home in Heysham. ", 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.". Recorder Altham outlines the manslaughter case admitted by Greenhall - the cutting of the gas pipes which caused George Hinds' manslaughter. Shockingly, Stephen Hinds statement revealed this abuse extended to Greenham calling two-year-old George a ginger, little c***. If so email [email protected]. They're both in bathrobes. Play it now! Video taken from a helicopter flying above Heysham in Lancashire underlines the extent . George's dad turns to face Greenhall as the sentences are read out. A witness who lives on a nearby street has told of the moment the explosion happened. A number of people have been evacuated from their homes and a safety cordon is in place. Police investigating a gas explosion at a house in Heysham in which a toddler died have now charged two people with manslaughter. Ten fire engines, police and ambulance crews are at the scene. His heartbroken parents Vicky Studholme and Stephen Hinds were also injured, although not seriously. Ten fire engines, police and ambulance crews are at the scene. A two-year-old boy has died and four other people have been injured in a suspected gas explosion in Heysham, Lancashire that destroyed two homes. A cordon is in place along Mallowdale Avenue as emergency services attend. Our thoughts are with all who have been affected." These pleas came six months after the first plea hearing and just six weeks before a trial was due to begin. 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. There are reports that the explosion was heard and felt from several miles away in Morecambe and Torrisholme. Scott Lancaster said he had been reading the news and jumped out of his seat when the blast occurred. "Our beautiful little angel grew his wings today.". A community has been left in shock following a suspected gas explosion which tragically killed a child and left four people injured. Read about our approach to external linking. Cadent North West had said earlier the gas mains and service pipes were "sound and did not contribute to or cause the explosion at Heysham". The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. "We woke about 2:30am and thought it was an earthquake at first. Aerial footage shows the devastation caused by a gas explosion which claimed the life of a two-year-old boy. "A major incident has been declared after we (were) called to terraced houses on Mallowdale Avenue. George was described as a "beautiful little angel" by his parents who said they were devastated by his death. Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. One on occasion, the fire spread to a border fence and another time smoke could be seen two miles away. We will bring you live updates on this incident via our live blog below. The blast caused debris to cover nearby streets and fields and residents described it as sounding "like a bomb going off". Share; 12:32 Tom Earnshaw. A major incident was declared after the explosion and about 40 people were evacuated from their homes. We have heard from an elderly couple who left in their pyjamas. A major incident has been declared in Heysham, Lancashire,. 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. Earlier, the service said on Twitter that 10 units were called to a row of homes around 2.30am and that firefighters were searching the scene. 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. After the major incident today near school, our thoughts and prayers are with all involved we will update you about arrangements for Monday as soon as we know. Ive never experienced that before. Ms Faulkner said that her own property and others in the immediate area had been damaged in the devastating explosion. There is no access to Littledale Avenue where the properties are located from either Kingsway or Mallowdale Avenue or Sugham Lane. Incident commander gives update on Heysham explosion, A child was killed and four adults injured, Emergency services have been working at the scene of the disaster throughout the night, Emergency services at the scene of the blast, Dramatic pictures taken at the scene show the scale of the damage. Cadent, says its. Were just confused as to what has happened.". A Gofundme page set up to help Mallowdale Avenue residents had raised more than 20,000 in just over four hours. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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When I see what those poor souls have had happen to them, its devastating. Susan Faulkner, 74, who lives on Mallowdale Avenue, said: The sound really shook me, Im still quite shaken by it. "I was awoken by a loud bang. George's parents lost their home, their car, their ID, all their possessions. 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. The road is littered with roof tiles. Our thoughts remain with all the residents of Mallowdale Avenue and surrounding areas who are affected. Firefighters rescued five people from the site. Forensic examination of the scene had been completed, the force said, and it had been handed over to the local authority. 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. 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. Georges parents were also injured, although thankfully not seriously. "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. He was also abusive when drunk and on drugs, as were his visitors. 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. In a statement they said: We are devastated at the loss of our beautiful George. 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Ms Studholme and Mr Hinds were also injured in the blast, which caused two houses to collapse and a third was seriously damaged. They continue to be supported by specially trained officers. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Two houses collapsed and a third was seriously damaged in the blast. Road closures are also in place and people are being asked to avoid the area. ", George Hinds was described by his parents, Vicky Studholme and Stephen Hinds, as their "beautiful little angel.". 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. 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. Welcome to today's updates from Preston Crown Court. "It was like a minor earthquake," he said. Stephanie Shepherd of Littledale Avenue said: At 2.30 there was an enormous bang. Darren Greenham is now back in the dock, wearing an all grey tracksuit. He was so precious to us. An explosion that killed a child was caused by a gas pipe being cut inside a neighbouring house, police said. Cadent, previously known as National Grid Gas Distribution, is responsible for the underground gas distribution pipes which transport the gas into people's homes. 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. LancsLive will be at Preston Crown Court today for the sentencing of Darren Greenham for the manslaughter of toddler George Hinds. Emergency services had been called to the scene on Mallowdale Avenue at about 2.40am on Sunday, May 16. Two fire engines, the urban search and rescue unit, search and rescue dogs and the air support unit remain at the incident. Two-year-old George Hinds died in the blast on Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham, Lancashire, early on 16 May. "We live a quarter of a mile away and it shook our caravan we thought something had hit it. Incident commander gives statement to LancsLive after child dies in suspected gas explosion in Heysham. This is a live blog from Preston Crown Court. 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. The blast caused debris to cover nearby streets and fields and residents described it as sounding "like a bomb going off". THE parents of a toddler who was killed in a suspected gas explosion have paid tribute to their "beautiful little angel". 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