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. The fire service has confirmed that homes have been evacuated and they continue to urge people to stay away from the area. Emergency services were called to Mallowdale Avenue . A bed can be seen hanging down from an upstairs bedroom next door and personal items from the family are strewn throughout the ruins, Sky News reported. 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. In a tribute they said: We are devastated at the loss of our beautiful George. The judge today is Honorary Recorder Robert Altham, while the prosecution are represented by Timothy Kray KC. 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. Due to the cordon and road closures in the area bus services are being diverted. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. One woman grips the hand of her child. An evacuation centre has been set up at Salt Ayre. Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. 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. The emergency services, local authority and partners remain at the site and a safety cordon remains in place. 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. He lived without regard for the comfort of those who were unfortunate enough to live adjacent to him. 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. The CNC is the armed police force in charge of guarding civil nuclear sites and nuclear materials in England, Scotland and Wales. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. "Another four people, two men and two women have been taken to hospital with serious injuries. Ive never experienced that before. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. He returns to the dock today as Honorary Recorder Robert Altham passes sentence. Theres been lots and lots of people and police around and everyone trying to help everybody else. His heartbroken parents Vicky Studholme and Stephen Hinds were also injured, although not seriously. Greenham sat with his head bowed throughout much of proceedings at Preston Crown Court yesterday. Aerial footage shows the devastation caused by a gas explosion which claimed the life of a two-year-old boy. Officers from the Civil Nuclear Constabulary at Heysham power station were first to arrive at the scene of the explosion today, it has emerged. Two-year-old George Hinds died in the blast. Anything we can do that might relieve a bit of pressure and a little bit of stress for those involved is worth doing.'. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. Residents say they were woken by the sound of a blast at around 2.30am Sunday morning. Stephanie Shepherd of Littledale Avenue said: At 2.30 there was an enormous bang. Aerial footage shows the devastation caused by a gas explosion which claimed the life of a two-year-old boy. I have contacted our families closest to the explosion and all are thankfully safe. 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. Cadent, previously known as National Grid Gas Distribution, is responsible for the underground gas distribution pipes which transport the gas into people's homes. VideoAn audacious heist that stunned Britain. Blood, sweat and literal tears VideoBlood, sweat and literal tears 2023 BBC. We were called to reports of an explosion on Mallowdale Avenue at about 2.40am on Sunday, May 16 th 2021. To do this we will link your MailOnline account with your Facebook account. "From what we gather it's taken two or three houses with it. #newshour4u #update # SUBSCRIBE To Get All NEWS First http://newshour.tk Morecambe Gas Explosion destroys 3 houses at . A gas explosion in north Lancashire that killed a two year old boy was not caused by issues with nearby mains and service pipes, according to the company that manages them. He comments on the CCTV footage and says it is a miracle no other fatalities occurred. I think theres a bit on my roof as well. "We're not so far from the nuclear power station, so we were just assuming," she says. "A safety cordon has been put in place and nearby residents have been evacuated. "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". 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. 'There is a lot of goodwill in Morecambe.'. have been charged with manslaughter and theft. There is no access to Littledale Avenue where the properties are located from either Kingsway or Mallowdale Avenue or Sugham Lane. The parents of the two-year-old boy have paid tribute to their beautiful little angel' following the tragedy on Mallowdale Avenue. Nearby residents described the noise of the blast as like a bomb going off and said debris had covered nearby streets and fields. 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 adults are being treated in hospital and one person, a child, tragically died. People are asked to avoid the scene while emergency services respond. "We have also managed to recover some items of George's, which I know means a lot to his parents," she said. Play it now! VideoAt the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. A Lancashire Police spokesperson added: "We are currently at the scene of a suspected gas explosion on Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham. Mr Norman said people should expect disruption, but he was confident there was no further risk. "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. By Gayle Rouncivell 24th May 2021, 5:34pm - 2 min read Updated 24th May 2021, 5:36pm Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. "Police were telling us turn off your cars and everything like that, and we had to turn off the gas. Why not follow BBC North West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? 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. "A major incident has been declared after we (were) called to terraced houses on Mallowdale Avenue. Something went wrong, please try again later. Recorder Altham is expected in court within the next few minutes. Emergency crews declared a major incident following the blast at 2.40am this morning (May 16) on Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham. The grief being felt by their families will be beyond comprehension. "We are very conscious that people were evacuated from their homes with immediate effect. Due to your consent preferences, youre not able to view this. She said people were donating clothing and toiletries to evacuated residents. Since then, they have ongoing pain and trauma which has caused flashbacks, depression and suicidal thoughts. Two other people remain in hospital with injuries described as critical. They continue to be supported by specially trained officers. Video taken from a helicopter flying above Heysham in Lancashire underlines the extent . A third man, 47, previously held in connection with the incident, will not face charges, Lancashire Police said. We treated five casualties at the scene. Two tragedies, two families torn apart, two little boys taken too soon.". See PA story FIRE Heysham. 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 following a devastating gas explosion. 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. 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. 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. The blast caused debris to cover nearby streets and fields and residents described it as sounding "like a bomb going off". Morecambe Bay NHS Trust has tweeted their condolences. That concludes today's sentencing hearing. Updated 17th Dec 2021, 7:34pm. Incident commander gives statement to LancsLive after child dies in suspected gas explosion in Heysham. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. If you would like to participate then stand on your doorstep at 7pm this evening (Sunday 16th). Cat Smith, MP for Lancaster and Fleetwood, has paid tribute to the young child who has passed away. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? People are asked to avoid the scene while emergency services respond. You can follow here for the latest from the sentencing hearing. There are also search and rescue dogs and air support, along with police. 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George was described as a "beautiful little angel" by his parents who said they were devastated by his death. A spokesperson for Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said: "We are currently dealing with an incident on Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham. We ask people to have patience and particularly to have the family that have been affected in mind.. George's parents, Vicky Studholme and Stephen Hinds, who were also injured in the explosion, have been discharged from hospital, police said. In addition to the loss of their son, George's parents were left without anything. I think theres a bit on my roof as well. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. The sound really shook me, Im still quite shaken by it. A fundraising drive to help those affected by this horrific tragedy has already reached more than 12,000. Ten fire engines, police and ambulance crews are at the scene. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. heysham gas explosion charges. 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. 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. "Our officers are at the scene along with our colleagues from Lancashire Fire and Rescue and North West Ambulance Service. Published: 12:35 EST, 24 May 2021 | Updated: 02:17 EST, 25 May 2021. Debris from the blast covered nearby streets and fields, as residents described the noise "like a bomb going off". A major incident has been declared in Heysham, Lancashire, and nearby residents have been evacuated. We have heard from an elderly couple who left in their pyjamas. There are reports that the explosion was heard and felt from several miles away in Morecambe and Torrisholme. Police were called to the scene of the blast at about 2.40am today (May 16). 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. Take care and stay safe. A cordon is in place along Mallowdale Avenue as emergency services attend. Do not sell or share my personal information. He adds that experts evidence explained the smell and sound of the gas leak would have been obvious. And in the early hours of May 16 last year, a huge explosion occurred with the homes either side of Greenham's completely destroyed. Our reporter Olivia Baron has spoken to the incident commander at the scene for an update. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. It was like a bomb going off, it was that kind of impact.. Read about our approach to external linking. THE parents of a toddler who was killed in a suspected gas explosion have paid tribute to their "beautiful little angel". A child was killed and four adults injured after a suspected gas explosion ripped through three homes in the middle of the night. Other locals also described hearing the blast and thinking there had been an earthquake. Our reporter Olivia Baron is at the scene. Video taken from a helicopter flying above Heysham in Lancashire underlines the extent of the destruction. His parents and another man and woman required hospital treatment. There are no words. 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. Ms Studholme and Mr Hinds were also injured in the blast, which caused two houses to collapse and a third was seriously damaged. A major incident was declared after the explosion and about 40 people were evacuated from their homes. He was high and drunk at the time of his late-night DIY exploits on May 16, 2021. 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. Im really sad for those people, its such a sad thing to happen to them.. 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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.". A child was killed and four adults injured after a suspected gas explosion ripped through three homes in the middle of the night. The community is rallying around those affected by the tragedy with the team at the Hurley Flyer pub at Westgate, Morecambe, leading fundraising efforts. Welcome to today's updates from Preston Crown Court. "We've got our little granddaughters staying overnight. Greenham, 45, failed to turn the gas supply off, causing the huge explosion that killed little George Hinds. "A safety cordon has been put in place and nearby residents have been evacuated. The child, whose age has not been given, was declared dead at hospital said Matt House, consultant paramedic with North West Ambulance Service (NWAS). A major incident was declared this morning (May 16) following . 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Georges parents Vicky Studholme and Stephen Hinds were also injured, although not seriously. An explosion that killed a child was caused by a gas pipe being cut inside a neighbouring house, police said. 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". St Patricks Catholic Primary School in Morecambe is open for first responders to make a brew or use the facilities. Any death of a child is of course a terrible tragedy, particularly seen by the suffering of George's parents. George's parents lost their home, their car, their ID, all their possessions. "Our officers attended and found two houses collapsed and serious damage to a third property. Two houses collapsed and a third was seriously damaged. Darren Greenham caused the fatal explosion cutting gas pipes with an angle grinder. 'People have really pulled together as a community, it's really humbling. The road is littered with roof tiles. 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'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. For the first time, they had to borrow money and are still living in a caravan. 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. A fundraiser set up to help the residents ofMallowdale Avenue has now brought in more than 50,000. Darren Greenham will return to the dock today, where he sat with his head bowed thoughout much of yesterday's proceedings. Two-year-old George Hinds died in the overnight blast in Heysham, Lancs, which left four others - including both his parents - in hospital. Expected to be ongoing for several hours until building assessments are complete. Two people have been charged with manslaughter after a toddler was killed in gas explosion at a home in Heysham. 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