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. An explosion that killed a child was caused by a gas pipe being cut inside a neighbouring house, police said. He said: "It sounded like when you are at a firework display and the final rocket always lets off the biggest loud bang.". Did you see what happened in Morecambe? 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. A spokesperson for Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said: "We are currently dealing with an incident on Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham. Two people have been charged with manslaughter after a toddler was killed in gas explosion at a home in Heysham. #newshour4u #update # SUBSCRIBE To Get All NEWS First http://newshour.tk Morecambe Gas Explosion destroys 3 houses at . Our beautiful little angel grew his wings today.. Two-year-old George Hinds died in the overnight blast in Heysham, Lancs, which left four others - including both his parents - in hospital. But Greenham didn't turn the gas supply off to the property in Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham. Download the LancsLive app for free on iPhone here and Android here. His defence asked for 25% credit on the basis of an indication of guilt to newly instructed solicitors and his memory loss. Ben Norman, assistant chief fire officer for Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS), said they "think everyone is accounted for". Nearby residents described the noise of the blast as like a bomb going off and said debris had covered nearby streets and fields. Sadly, three families have been severely affected and our thoughts and prayers are with them all at this very difficult time. It is against this background that they learnt the circumstances of George's death, the judge explains. Well ask you to confirm this for your first post to Facebook. By posting your comment you agree to our house rules. 'People have really pulled together as a community, it's really humbling. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. I woke up with this huge bang and I thought someone was breaking into my house, she told the PA news agency. Why not follow BBC North West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? Police confirmed earlier today that the huge gas blast claimed the live of George Arthur Hinds, aged two years and 10 months. Incident commander gives statement to LancsLive after child dies in suspected gas explosion in Heysham. George's parents lost their home, their car, their ID, all their possessions. 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.". Friday, December 17, 2021. 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. Sharon Greenham and Darren Greenham charged with manslaughter and theft. Assistant Chief Fire Officer, Ben Norman, tells us that 10 fire engines with around 80 firefighters attended the scene at the height of the incident. A toddler has tragically died in a suspected gas explosion in Heysham, it has been confirmed. Four other people were also hurt in the explosion which destroyed two homes and seriously damaged a third. Two other counts of criminal damage and theft of gas were also admitted in August. 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Read about our approach to external linking. 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. Details below: Mossgate Primary School is opening today to accept donations for those affected. Two-year-old George Hinds died in the blast in Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham . "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". A third person has been charged in connection with a gas explosion that killed a toddler in Lancashire. I have contacted our families closest to the explosion and all are thankfully safe. You can follow here for the latest from the sentencing hearing. 1 minute silence and 1 minute clap.. '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. Morecambe Bay NHS Trust has tweeted their condolences. "Our beautiful little angel grew his wings today.". The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. "We woke about 2:30am and thought it was an earthquake at first. Assistant Chief Constable Jo Edwards told reporters at the scene: "Tragically a young child has been killed and four persons also injured. Theres been lots and lots of people and police around and everyone trying to help everybody else. A fundraiser set up to help the residents ofMallowdale Avenue has now brought in more than 50,000. Emergency services were called to Mallowdale Avenue . 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. Two other people remain in hospital with injuries described as critical. There are reports that the explosion was heard and felt from several miles away in Morecambe and Torrisholme. 1894 shipwreck confirms tale of treacherous lifeboat. Ive never experienced that before. We were called to reports of an explosion on Mallowdale Avenue at about 2.40am on Sunday, May 16 th 2021. When I see what those poor souls have had happen to them, its devastating. 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. A major incident was declared after the explosion on Mallowdale Avenue at about 2.30am on Sunday that also left a third house badly damaged. 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It sounded like a bomb went off," one resident says to me. Kingsway in both directions closed due to a property gas explosion from Meldon Road to Tarnbrook Road. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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. An evacuation centre has been set up at Salt Ayre. Video, Watch: Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story, An audacious heist that stunned Britain. 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. Four adults are being treated in hospital and one person, a child, tragically died. A child was killed and four adults injured after a suspected gas explosion ripped through three homes in the middle of the night. He was high and drunk at the time of his late-night DIY exploits on May 16, 2021. 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. 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. "It sounded like a bomb went off." Im really sad for those people, its such a sad thing to happen to them.. George's parents Vicky Studholme and Stephen Hinds, who lived at number 18, were also injured but have since been discharged from hospital. George's mum was trapped for two hours before she was pulled from the rubble. Video taken from a helicopter flying above Heysham in Lancashire underlines the extent of the destruction. He initially told them he had no memory of what happened but later confessed that he alone was responsible. Our thoughts are with the family and all those injured at this time. Ive been very lucky. For the first time, they had to borrow money and are still living in a caravan. Another devastating loss of life this week in Lancashire. I then ran out the front door. 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. 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. They were taken to hospital for treatment and later discharged. Greenham suffered major burns in the explosion and would spend two weeks in a coma before being quizzed by detectives. Bits of the house have been blasted metres away from where the property previously stood, which is now merely a crater filled with rubble. Two-year-old George Hinds died in the blast in Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham on 16 May. If you would like to participate then stand on your doorstep at 7pm this evening (Sunday 16th). 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. On the night of the explosion, Greenham had arranged for the gas supply to be turned off by another person. Due to your consent preferences, youre not able to view this. All rights reserved. Our thoughts are with all those affected.. A major incident has been declared in Heysham following a devastating gas explosion. Four other people were hurt in the explosion, which destroyed two homes and seriously damaged a third. @ScottLancaster6 said he "heard it in Bowerham", seven miles (11km) from Heysham. "A major incident has been declared after we called to terraced houses on Mallowdale Avenue. Lancashire Police said it was investigating how and why the pipe became severed and treating it as a criminal investigation. Gas service engineers are working to make the area safe. 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. Two other people remain in hospital with injuries described as critical, according to Lancashire Police. Ben Norman, the assistant chief fire officer, said an investigation into the cause of the blast would be carried out slowly and methodically. 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 remain at the scene, with a cordon expected to remain in place for several hours. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. We have heard from an elderly couple who left in their pyjamas. All three will appear at Lancaster Magistrates' Court on 12 January. Two-year-old George Hinds died in the blast in Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham on 16 May. Ms Moten said: "Since the incident, our engineers have been on-site working with the emergency services and supporting customers in the area.". Residents of Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham, Lancashire, were woken in the early hours of May 16 by an explosion which left nearby streets and fields covered with debris. They are both due to appear atLancaster Magistrates Courton12thJanuary 2022. Georges parents were also injured, although thankfully not seriously. People are asked to avoid the scene while emergency services respond. There is a woman who is in literally nothing but her nightie, she said. Georges parents Vicky Studholme and Stephen Hinds were also injured, although not seriously. It has been reported that there has been an explosion at a property and firefighters are searching the collapsed property.". Judge Altham moves to aggravating and mitigating factors. The judge says the offence falls under Category A of the sentencing guidelines, the most serious and carrying the highest penalty. 'Enquiries are ongoing into how and why the pipe came to be severed enquiries which are likely to take some considerable time. Officers found two houses collapsed, and a third property had suffered 'serious damage'. A GoFundMe page set up to help those affected by the blast had reached more than 18,000 by Sunday afternoon. Aerial photos show the ruins of a number of properties in the terrace, as emergency workers search through the rubble. There are also search and rescue dogs and air support, along with police. That person could only be "incompetent at best", Recorder Altham says. The man facing 291 years in jail. A major incident was declared this morning (May 16) following . 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. "Another four people, two men and two women have been taken to hospital with serious injuries. Two of the adults suffered serious injuries. Former Morecambe town councillor Joshua Brandwood is organising a tribute to little George Arthur Hinds and the four people injured in the explosion. Our thoughts are with all who have been affected." Tragically toddler George Arthur Hinds, aged two years and 10 months, died as a result of the blast. The police enquiry is now being classed as a criminal investigation.'. He will face concurrent sentences for each three charges - the second two, theft and criminal damage will receive one month each. Horse power: Long-serving Red Bull chief CHRISTIAN HORNER on how he switches off from the high-pressure F1 environment, helped by Spice Girl wife Geri and a coterie of nags, dogs and donkeys! Two-year-old George Hinds died in the blast on Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham, Lancashire, early on 16 May. 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. 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". Peter Glenser KC is expected to appear via video link on behalf of the defence. 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. 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. Road closures remain in place in the area surrounding the property. 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. Twitter user @murphy30220538 posted a picture of the scene, saying three houses had collapsed after a "terrible explosion" that "sounds disastrous". We didn't know what it was.". Our beautiful little angel grew his wings today.. '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 fundraiser and collection appeal has been launched to help those affected by an explosion in Heysham. 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 have no words to describe how we feel and just want time to ourselves to come to terms with what has happened. "It rained down vertically on us.". 2023 BBC. 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. Since then, they have ongoing pain and trauma which has caused flashbacks, depression and suicidal thoughts. 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It said it has ten fire engines in attendance. RIP little one. We're about 4 streets up in Heysham and could feel it.". Residents say they were woken by the sound of a blast at around 2.30am Sunday morning. "The front door blew off completely and it shattered the windows". He was clearly much loved and cherished by both, the wider family and the community. Who was St David, the patron saint of Wales? Ive never experienced that before. 'I was awoken by a loud bang': Witnesses describe scene of explosion, By Sky reporter Sadiya Chowdhury, who is at the scene. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. This is the scene of the blast in Heysham. "Our officers are at the scene along with our colleagues from Lancashire Fire and Rescue and North West Ambulance Service. Four people were taken to hospital, two with serious injuries, and sadly a young child has died as a result of the incident. 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. George's parents, Vicky Studholme and Stephen Hinds, told Preston Crown Court that their world was 'taken away in the blink of an eye'. She then "had to cope with the mounting dread of what happened to her son". Any death of a child is of course a terrible tragedy, particularly seen by the suffering of George's parents. You can donate here: https://gofund.me/9fb52a30. We expect proceedings to get under way from around midday. 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.". 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". CNC Heysham wrote on Twitter: "Our officers were first on scene to a major incident in Heysham early this morning. Picture date: Sunday May 16, 2021. An explosion which killed a two-year-old boy was caused by a gas pipe inside a neighbouring property which had been cut, police say. Susan Faulkner, 74, who lives on Mallowdale Avenue, said: The sound really shook me, Im still quite shaken by it. Scott Lancaster said he had been reading the news and jumped out of his seat when the blast occurred. Share; 12:32 Tom Earnshaw. LancsLive will be at Preston Crown Court today for the sentencing of Darren Greenham for the manslaughter of toddler George Hinds. When I see what those poor souls have had happen to them, its devastating.. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 'There is a lot of goodwill in Morecambe.'. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. One woman grips the hand of her child. Two other people - a man aged 44 and a woman aged 50 - remain in hospital with 'critical injuries'. Lancashire Deputy Chief Constable Terry Woods said: Major incident declared in Heysham. Two houses collapsed and a third was seriously damaged in the blast. By Sean Gleaves. Emergency crews declared a major incident following the blast at 2.40am this morning (May 16) on Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham. "We are very conscious that people were evacuated from their homes with immediate effect. Six ambulances, four doctors and a hazardous area response team attended the incident, Mr House said. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Recorder Altham lists anti-social behaviour including frequent bonfires, which prompted complaints seven or eight times a year. He was also abusive when drunk and on drugs, as were his visitors. These pleas came six months after the first plea hearing and just six weeks before a trial was due to begin. "He was so precious to us. He was stripping the pipes to sell for 400 to buy a car. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. A community has been left in shock following a suspected gas explosion which tragically killed a child and left four people injured. The community is in shock following the explosion. There is still lots of work being carried out at the scene with firefighters still attending. One on occasion, the fire spread to a border fence and another time smoke could be seen two miles away. Ten fire engines, police and ambulance crews are at the scene. Cadent, previously known as National Grid Gas Distribution, is responsible for the underground gas distribution pipes which transport the gas into people's homes. No sentence I can pass will be adequate for their loss. A third man, 47, previously held in connection with the incident, will not face charges, Lancashire Police said. North West Ambulance Service say that they sent six ambulances, an advanced paramedic, four doctors and two on-scene commanders to the scene. In a tribute, they said: "We are devastated at the loss of our beautiful George. This is the fire service's statement in full: 10 fire engines were called to reports of a suspected gas explosion on Mallowdale Avenue in Morecambe. I think theres a bit on my roof as well. Our thoughts remain with all the residents of Mallowdale Avenue and surrounding areas who are affected. Emergency services are still in the search and rescue phase, she added, working to "make the area safe". Aerial footage shows the devastation caused by a gas explosion which claimed the life of a two-year-old boy. Sales of energy drinks are rising, but are they better than coffee at keeping you alert? READ MORE: Neighbour killed toddler in gas explosion caused by drunkenly cutting pipes. Our sincere condolences are with their family and loved ones. A third person has been charged in connection with a gas explosion that killed a toddler in Lancashire. We are very conscious that people were evacuated from their homes with immediate effect.

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