Well ask you to confirm this for your first post to Facebook. 'There is a lot of goodwill in Morecambe.'. Two-year-old George Hinds died in the overnight blast in Heysham, Lancs, which left four others - including both his parents - in hospital. We treated five casualties at the scene. A third person has been charged in connection with a gas explosion that killed a toddler in Lancashire. Heather Brandwood, manager of two pubs in nearby Morecambe, set up the fundraiser and said it was "humbling" to see the community pull together in such a way. "A search of the site is still ongoing with Lancashire Fire and Rescue and North West Ambulance Service also in attendance. The parents of the two-year-old boy have paid tribute to their beautiful little angel' following the tragedy on Mallowdale Avenue. I think theres a bit on my roof as well. His parents and another man and woman required hospital treatment. 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. He initially told them he had no memory of what happened but later confessed that he alone was responsible. People are asked to avoid the scene while emergency services respond. A major incident has been declared in Heysham following a devastating gas explosion. The judge says the offence falls under Category A of the sentencing guidelines, the most serious and carrying the highest penalty. We were called to reports of an explosion on Mallowdale Avenue at about 2.40am on Sunday, May 16 th 2021. He would also light frequent bonfires, fuelled with petrol, which grew out of control and was regularly abusive to those living next to him. Emergency crews, including search dogs, are searching the site this morning. All rights reserved. Download the LancsLive app for free on iPhone here and Android here. He comments on the CCTV footage and says it is a miracle no other fatalities occurred. Heather Brandwood set up a GoFundMe appeal after seeing the explosion on the news. 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. Our reporter Olivia Baron is at the scene. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Georges parents were also injured, although thankfully not seriously. 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. Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. 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. The boy has since been identified as George Arthur Hinds, aged two years and 10 months. In a tribute, they said: "We are devastated at the loss of our beautiful George. Published: 12:35 EST, 24 May 2021 | Updated: 02:17 EST, 25 May 2021. We went to the road and saw the rubble up the street. Just another reminder that if you have been evacuated from your home - there is help available. 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. The man facing 291 years in jail. Roof tiles and other debris 'rained down vertically on us,' a local man said. Toddler George Arthur Hinds died as a result of the blast. 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". 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. Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. Who was St David, the patron saint of Wales? He was high and drunk at the time of his late-night DIY exploits on May 16, 2021. The grief being felt by their families will be beyond comprehension. 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. We are very conscious that people were evacuated from their homes with immediate effect. "The matter now lies with the police and the Health and Safety Executive for further investigation. "I could see blue flashing lights, I could hear people screaming. 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". If you do want to help, details can be found here. We're about 4 streets up in Heysham and could feel it.". I was the person who arranged for the gas to be diverted.. To do this we will link your MailOnline account with your Facebook account. It was like a bomb going off, it was that kind of impact.. 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. A MAN and a woman have tonight been charged with manslaughter after a little boy died in a massive gas blast. Ive been very lucky. 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In March, the gas meter in the property was badly damaged and soon after copper pipes could be seen all over the house having been removed "seemingly at random". Your details from Facebook will be used to provide you with tailored content, marketing and ads in line with our Privacy Policy. A major incident has been declared in Heysham, Lancashire,. Lancashire explosion leaves young child dead and four adults injured in suspected gas blast, A young child has been killed and four adults have been injured, One man said he 'heard the bang as far as Lancaster', around nine miles (14km) away, Two houses collapsed and another suffered 'significant damage,' police said, 'I haven't seen an explosion like this before', Aerial footage shows devastating destruction at the scene of the Lancashire explosion. Sharon Greenham and Darren Greenham charged with manslaughter and theft. An explosion that killed a child was caused by a gas pipe being cut inside a neighbouring house, police said. "It sounded like a bomb went off, one local says, while another "could hear people screaming" after the blast. 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. 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. No one knew what had happened. Greenham, 45, failed to turn the gas supply off, causing the huge explosion that killed little George Hinds. Four other people were hurt in the explosion, which destroyed two homes and seriously damaged a third. 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. I think we just dont know whats happened. Greenham suffered major burns in the explosion and would spend two weeks in a coma before being quizzed by detectives. "We can now confirm that sadly a young child has died as a result of the incident. Our thoughts remain with his loved ones. Details below: Mossgate Primary School is opening today to accept donations for those affected. Blood, sweat and literal tears VideoBlood, sweat and literal tears 2023 BBC. A nightmare neighbour who blighted residents for years faces a long spell behind bars from today (October 5) after causing a huge gas explosion that killed an innocent toddler. I think theres a bit on my roof as well. In addition to the loss of their son, George's parents were left without anything. 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Recorder Altham outlines the manslaughter case admitted by Greenhall - the cutting of the gas pipes which caused George Hinds' manslaughter. His defence asked for 25% credit on the basis of an indication of guilt to newly instructed solicitors and his memory loss. 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. Did you see what happened in Morecambe? 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. 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Lancashire Police said it was investigating how and why the pipe became severed and treating it as a criminal investigation. A . "We were called at 2.40am this morning to reports that a number of houses on the road had collapsed. The judge today is Honorary Recorder Robert Altham, while the prosecution are represented by Timothy Kray KC. Cat Smith, MP for Lancaster and Fleetwood, has paid tribute to the young child who has passed away. VideoAt the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. The community is rallying around those affected by the tragedy with the team at the Hurley Flyer pub at Westgate, Morecambe, leading fundraising efforts. 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". Ms Moten said: "Since the incident, our engineers have been on-site working with the emergency services and supporting customers in the area.". 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. "Our officers are at the scene along with our colleagues from Lancashire Fire and Rescue and North West Ambulance Service. "A safety cordon has been put in place and nearby residents have been evacuated. @ScottLancaster6 said he "heard it in Bowerham", seven miles (11km) from Heysham. A criminal investigation was launched in the days following the explosion and detectives, assisted by gas experts, identified the cause of the explosion as a gas pipe which had been cut inside number 20 Mallowdale Avenue. 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This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Dan Knowles, who lives four streets away from the explosion, said he thought there had been an earthquake. ", George Hinds was described by his parents, Vicky Studholme and Stephen Hinds, as their "beautiful little angel.". Firefighters, paramedics and police also remain at the scene. 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. heysham gas explosion charges. Recorder Altham is outlining the events which led to the explosion, as George lay somewhere where he should have been safe. I got out of bed and ran into my sons bedroom at the back of my house. 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A GoFundMe page set up to help those affected by the blast had reached more than 18,000 by Sunday afternoon. Ms Studholme and Mr Hinds were also injured in the blast, which caused two houses to collapse and a third was seriously damaged. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. We were called at 2.40am this morning (Sunday May 16th) to reports that a number of houses on the road had collapsed. Friday, December 17, 2021. 'Enquiries are ongoing into how and why the pipe came to be severed enquiries which are likely to take some considerable time. 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"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. 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. Incident commander gives statement to LancsLive after child dies in suspected gas explosion in Heysham. We have heard from an elderly couple who left in their pyjamas. A thorough investigation had shown the gas mains and pipes were sound, she said. PA Photo. We ask people to have patience and particularly to have the family that have been affected in mind.. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. The road is littered with roof tiles. It sounded like a bomb went off," one resident says to me. "Our priority is to ensure people receive the medical help they need as quickly as possible. Why not follow BBC North West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? George's parents, Vicky Studholme and Stephen Hinds, who were also injured in the explosion, have been discharged from hospital, police said. We didn't know what it was.". Bits of the house have been blasted metres away from where the property previously stood, which is now merely a crater filled with rubble. Why not follow BBC North West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? "Our beautiful little angel grew his wings today.". The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Darren Greenham will return to the dock today, where he sat with his head bowed thoughout much of yesterday's proceedings. Recorder Robert Altham has entered the court. Police were called to the scene of the blast at about 2.40am today (May 16). Emergency crews declared a major incident following the blast at 2.40am this morning (May 16) on Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham. Ms Brandwood said: 'The general public has been fantastic. There is a woman who is in literally nothing but her nightie," she said. Emergency services called to Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham, on May 16. Residents have been evacuated from the area, while a safety cordon and road closures are in place, including on nearby Littedale Avenue. George's dad turns to face Greenhall as the sentences are read out. Ive been very lucky. "We have also managed to recover some items of George's, which I know means a lot to his parents," she said. "This week Lancashire has lost two precious young boys," Ms Smith said on Twitter tonight. Sales of energy drinks are rising, but are they better than coffee at keeping you alert? Aerial footage shows the devastation caused by a gas explosion which claimed the life of a two-year-old boy. 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