Search operations continue and we are working with partners to make the area safe and investigate the cause of the explosion. Two people have been charged with manslaughter after a toddler was killed in gas explosion at a home in Heysham. Emergency services attended and found two houses collapsed with serious damage to a . "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. We have no words to describe how we feel and just want time to ourselves to come to terms with what has happened. 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. 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. Sadly, three families have been severely affected and our thoughts and prayers are with them all at this very difficult time. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. There is still lots of work being carried out at the scene with firefighters still attending. CNC Heysham wrote on Twitter: "Our officers were first on scene to a major incident in Heysham early this morning. Witnesses say that they were woken up by a loud explosion in the early hours of the morning. Ten fire engines, police and ambulance crews are at the scene. There are also search and rescue dogs and air support, along with police. Two other counts of criminal damage and theft of gas were also admitted in August. 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There is no access to Littledale Avenue where the properties are located from either Kingsway or Mallowdale Avenue or Sugham Lane. "It was like a minor earthquake," he said. An explosion that killed a child was caused by a gas pipe being cut inside a neighbouring house, police said. Ten fire engines, police and ambulance crews are at the scene. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Watch: Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. That person could only be "incompetent at best", Recorder Altham says. Locals have been forced to evacuate their homes after the suspected gas blast, with dramatic pictures showing the devastation in the Lancashire town. Lancashire police said in a statement: "We remain at the scene of a suspected gas explosion. A fundraiser set up to help the residents ofMallowdale Avenue has now brought in more than 50,000. Due to the cordon and road closures in the area bus services are being diverted. 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.". "Police were telling us turn off your cars and everything like that, and we had to turn off the gas. "We woke about 2:30am and thought it was an earthquake at first. 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. By posting your comment you agree to our house rules. The explosion caused two houses to collapse and damaged several others, one significantly. The sound really shook me, Im still quite shaken by it. Try your hand at questions from Britain's most loved shows. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Did you see what happened in Morecambe? Please help emergency services respond by avoiding the area and letting them do their job. "We're not so far from the nuclear power station, so we were just assuming," she says. Twitter user @murphy30220538 posted a picture of the scene, saying three houses had collapsed after a "terrible explosion" that "sounds disastrous". He said: "It sounded like when you are at a firework display and the final rocket always lets off the biggest loud bang.". "A search of the site is still ongoing with Lancashire Fire and Rescue and North West Ambulance Service also in attendance. Theres debris everywhere, all on the next streets and in the fields. One of those two destroyed properties was the home of little George and his parents, with George's life taken away in the blast. An explosion that killed a child was caused by a gas pipe being cut inside a neighbouring house, police said. Darren Greenham will return to the dock today, where he sat with his head bowed thoughout much of yesterday's proceedings. Lancashire Police said its investigation was ongoing. Two-year-old George Hinds died in the blast in Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham on 16 May. First published on Sun 16 May 2021 01.37 EDT. Ive been very lucky. Forensic examination of the scene had been completed, the force said, and it had been handed over to the local authority. He notes the cutting of pipes continued after the gas was cut and was part of a pattern of behaviour running for several weeks. A spokesperson for Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said: "We are currently dealing with an incident on Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham. "Our officers attended and found two houses collapsed and 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. The police enquiry is now being classed as a criminal investigation.'. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. VideoAt the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. #newshour4u #update # SUBSCRIBE To Get All NEWS First http://newshour.tk Morecambe Gas Explosion destroys 3 houses at . 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. That concludes today's sentencing hearing. If you would like to participate then stand on your doorstep at 7pm this evening (Sunday 16th). Ms Studholme and Mr Hinds were also injured in the blast, which caused two houses to collapse and a third was seriously damaged. Electricity North West wrote on social media that it had paused electricity supplies to the area for safety reasons while the blast was being investigated. They are both due to appear atLancaster Magistrates Courton12thJanuary 2022. Debris from the blast covered nearby streets and fields, as residents described the noise "like a bomb going off". "It rained down vertically on us.". Incident commander gives statement to LancsLive after child dies in suspected gas explosion in Heysham. Road closures are also in place and people are being asked to avoid the area. The emergency services, local authority and partners remain at the site and a safety cordon remains in place. I was already awake. Emergency crews declared a major incident following the blast at 2.40am this morning (May 16) on Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham. Two houses collapsed and a third was seriously damaged. Two other people - a man aged 44 and a woman aged 50 - remain in hospital with 'critical injuries'. George's dad turns to face Greenhall as the sentences are read out. One on occasion, the fire spread to a border fence and another time smoke could be seen two miles away. Ben Norman, the assistant chief fire officer, said an investigation into the cause of the blast would be carried out slowly and methodically. '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. As a mark of respect for the victims of the explosion in Heysham, I feel it would be a lovely tribute for all locals in Lancaster and Morecambe to take part in a doorstep minute silence, followed by a minute clap for the emergency services who are currently working hard around the clock to support all the families affected. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 1894 shipwreck confirms tale of treacherous lifeboat. It was quite a blast, I live quite a way down there and part of my side door was blown in, my nextdoor neighbours plates were smashed, she said.Theres debris everywhere, all on the next streets and in the fields. Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. Two-year-old George Hinds died in the blast. 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. An explosion in Heysham, Lancashire, which killed toddler George Arthur Hinds, was caused by a gas pipe inside a property which had been cut, Lancashire Police said. St Patricks Catholic Primary School in Morecambe is open for first responders to make a brew or use the facilities. 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. 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 thorough investigation had shown the gas mains and pipes were sound, she said. He lived without regard for the comfort of those who were unfortunate enough to live adjacent to him. There are reports that the explosion was heard and felt from several miles away in Morecambe and Torrisholme. Dan Knowles, who lives four streets away from the explosion, said he thought there had been an earthquake. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 'I was awoken by a loud bang': Witnesses describe scene of explosion, By Sky reporter Sadiya Chowdhury, who is at the scene. It was like a bomb going off, it was that kind of impact, she told PA Media. A major incident was declared this morning (May 16) following . I have contacted our families closest to the explosion and all are thankfully safe. We have heard from an elderly couple who left in their pyjamas. While drunk and high on drugs, Greenham cut copper pipes in his council house with the mindset to sell before being evicted from the property. 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. LancsLive will be at Preston Crown Court today for the sentencing of Darren Greenham for the manslaughter of toddler George Hinds. And in the early hours of May 16 last year, a huge explosion occurred with the homes either side of Greenham's completely destroyed. "It sounded like a bomb went off." The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. 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. Six ambulances, four doctors and a hazardous area response team attended the incident, Mr House said. In a tribute, they said: "We are devastated at the loss of our beautiful George. He was high and drunk at the time of his late-night DIY exploits on May 16, 2021. Recorder Altham lists anti-social behaviour including frequent bonfires, which prompted complaints seven or eight times a year. By Gayle Rouncivell 24th May 2021, 5:34pm - 2 min read Updated 24th May 2021, 5:36pm Mr Norman said people should expect disruption, but he was confident there was no further risk. The force said it was now treating the probe as a criminal investigation and inquiries continue into how the pipe came to be cut. 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 manslaughter, he receives a sentence of 15 years, making a total of 15 years and two months. What did the government do about Covid and care homes? Shockingly, Stephen Hinds statement revealed this abuse extended to Greenham calling two-year-old George a ginger, little c***. 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. Detective Chief Insp Jane Webb, of the Force Major Investigation Team, said: 'My thoughts first and foremost remain with George's family and loved ones at this time, as well as those others affected by this incident. You can donate here: https://gofund.me/9fb52a30. This was the devastating aftermath of the gas explosion caused by Darren Greenham: Darren Greenham confessed to police that he had been trying to cut copper piping in his council house with a motive to sell for around 400 before being kicked out of the property by Lancashire County Council. Two-year-old George Hinds died in the blast in Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham on 16 May. The general public has been fantastic and they have risen to the challenge.. In a tribute they said: We are devastated at the loss of our beautiful George. Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. Scott Lancaster said he had been reading the news and jumped out of his seat when the blast occurred. We have no words to describe how we feel and just want time to ourselves to come to terms with what has happened. Since then, they have ongoing pain and trauma which has caused flashbacks, depression and suicidal thoughts. 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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 were called to reports of an explosion on Mallowdale Avenue at about 2.40am on Sunday, May 16th2021. North West Ambulance Service say that they sent six ambulances, an advanced paramedic, four doctors and two on-scene commanders to the scene. A third person has been charged in connection with a gas explosion that killed a toddler in Lancashire. 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. Were just confused as to what has happened.". It has been reported that there has been an explosion at a property and firefighters are searching the collapsed property.". A third person has been charged in connection with a gas explosion that killed a toddler in Lancashire. 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