"It sounded like a bomb went off." They are also organising collections of clothing and other items to help the victims. The force said it was now treating the probe as a criminal investigation and inquiries continue into how the pipe came to be cut. Incident commander gives statement to LancsLive after child dies in suspected gas explosion in Heysham. 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. Ms Studholme and Mr Hinds were also injured in the blast, which caused two houses to collapse and a third was seriously damaged. A witness who lives on a nearby street has told of the moment the explosion happened. Road closures remain in place in the area surrounding the property. Emergency services called to Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham, on May 16. Darren Greenham caused the fatal explosion cutting gas pipes with an angle grinder. It has been reported that there has been an explosion at a property and firefighters are searching the collapsed property.". The whole house shook, he said. You can donate here: https://gofund.me/9fb52a30. She said people were donating clothing and toiletries to evacuated residents. A child was killed and four adults injured after a suspected gas explosion ripped through three homes in the middle of the night. It was like a bomb going off, it was that kind of impact, she told PA Media. The road is littered with roof tiles. Updates will be published here as we know more.". A number of people have been evacuated from their homes and a safety cordon is in place. The explosion caused two houses to collapse and damaged several others, one significantly. Debris from the blast covered nearby streets and fields, as residents described the noise "like a bomb going off". Two . Four other people were hurt in the explosion, which destroyed two homes and seriously damaged a third. A third person has been charged in connection with a gas explosion that killed a toddler in Lancashire. North West Ambulance Service say that they sent six ambulances, an advanced paramedic, four doctors and two on-scene commanders to the scene. Officers found two houses collapsed, and a third property had suffered 'serious damage'. We stayed indoors and switched everything off at the source and then sat up all night worrying.. 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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Aerial footage shows the devastation caused by a gas explosion which claimed the life of a two-year-old boy. 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. To do this we will link your MailOnline account with your Facebook account. '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. One of those two destroyed properties was the home of little George and his parents, with George's life taken away in the blast. See PA story FIRE Heysham. Gas service engineers are working to make the area safe. He was also abusive when drunk and on drugs, as were his visitors. Mallowdale Avenue, Littledale Avenue and Kingsway are affected. Due to the cordon and road closures in the area bus services are being diverted. Sadly, we can now confirm a young child has died and four other people have been injured, two seriously. These pleas came six months after the first plea hearing and just six weeks before a trial was due to begin. Recorder Altham is expected in court within the next few minutes. You can choose on each post whether you would like it to be posted to Facebook. Georges parents were also injured, although thankfully not seriously. His heartbroken parents Vicky Studholme and Stephen Hinds were also injured, although not seriously. The fire service tell us that at this stage it is not clear what has caused the explosion. Six ambulances, four doctors and a hazardous area response team attended the incident, Mr House said. It was disbelief and shock. Nearby residents described the noise of the blast as like a bomb going off and said debris had covered nearby streets and fields. Dan Knowles wrote on Twitter: "There's been a terrible explosion on Mallowdale Ave in #Heysham sounds disastrous, 3 houses collapsed, praying for everyone. George was described as a "beautiful little angel" by his parents, who said they were devastated by his death. We are currently working with gas service engineers to make the area safe. Two tragedies, two families torn apart, two little boys taken too soon.". "He was so precious to us. The parents of the two-year-old boy have paid tribute to their beautiful little angel' following the tragedy on Mallowdale Avenue. Two others, a man, 44, and a 50-year-old woman, remain in hospital with critical injuries. Ive been very lucky. This sad news comes just days after the tragic death of nine-year-old Jordan Banks who was struck by lightning in Blackpool. 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. 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. There is a woman who is in literally nothing but her nightie, she said. She then "had to cope with the mounting dread of what happened to her son". Our reporter Olivia Baron has spoken to the incident commander at the scene for an update. Two US Air Force commanders and four subordinates are FIRED after failing to ensure safety of nuclear weapons stockpile at Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota. There are no words. Two other people remain in hospital with injuries described as critical, Lancashire police said. 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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. We are very conscious that people were evacuated from their homes with immediate effect. READ MORE: Neighbour killed toddler in gas explosion caused by drunkenly cutting pipes. #newshour4u #update # SUBSCRIBE To Get All NEWS First http://newshour.tk Morecambe Gas Explosion destroys 3 houses at . Two other people - a man aged 44 and a woman aged 50 - remain in hospital with 'critical injuries'. It is against this background that they learnt the circumstances of George's death, the judge explains. He will face concurrent sentences for each three charges - the second two, theft and criminal damage will receive one month each. And in the early hours of May 16 last year, a huge explosion occurred with the homes either side of Greenham's completely destroyed. Something went wrong, please try again later. Emergency crews declared a major incident following the blast at 2.40am this morning (May 16) on Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham. Greenham, 45, failed to turn the gas supply off, causing the huge explosion that killed little George Hinds. Something went wrong, please try again later. He says it has "placed a strain on their relationship, how could it not". 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. 2023 BBC. Ive been very lucky. Due to your consent preferences, youre not able to view this. 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. We have no words to describe how we feel and just want time to ourselves to come to terms with what has happened. 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. If so email webnews@mirror.co.uk. Read about our approach to external linking. The judge today is Honorary Recorder Robert Altham, while the prosecution are represented by Timothy Kray KC. Two-year-old George Hinds died in the blast in Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham . Two-year-old George Hinds died in the blast in Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham on 16 May. He was clearly much loved and cherished by both, the wider family and the community. Please help emergency services respond by avoiding the area and letting them do their job. A number of residents have been evacuated and are being looked after by the local authority. Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. "Another four people, two men and two women have been taken to hospital with serious injuries. The community is in shock following the explosion. Electricity North West said it had paused power supplies to the area for safety reasons while the blast was being investigated. Do not sell or share my personal information. Read about our approach to external linking. There are reports that the explosion was heard and felt from several miles away in Morecambe and Torrisholme. He was high and drunk at the time of his late-night DIY exploits on May 16, 2021. Kingsway in both directions closed due to a property gas explosion from Meldon Road to Tarnbrook Road. Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. A major incident was declared after the explosion and about 40 people were evacuated from their homes. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player. 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