We're about 4 streets up in Heysham and could feel it.". We were called to reports of an explosion on Mallowdale Avenue at about 2.40am on Sunday, May 16 th 2021. "We can now confirm that sadly a young child has died as a result of the incident. George's parents Vicky Studholme and Stephen Hinds, who lived at number 18, were also injured but have since been discharged from hospital. "From what we gather it's taken two or three houses with it. Road closures remain in place in the area surrounding the property. READ MORE: Neighbour killed toddler in gas explosion caused by drunkenly cutting pipes. These pleas came six months after the first plea hearing and just six weeks before a trial was due to begin. I accept by my recklessness I caused the explosion. Emergency services attended and found two houses collapsed with serious damage to a third property. A third person has been charged in connection with a gas explosion that killed a toddler in Lancashire. 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Aerial photos show the ruins of a number of properties in the terrace, as emergency workers search through the rubble. Georges parents Vicky Studholme and Stephen Hinds were also injured, although not seriously. Four adults are being treated in hospital and one person, a child, tragically died. Two-year-old George Hinds died in the blast on Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham, Lancashire, early on 16 May. Two people have been charged with manslaughter after a toddler was killed in gas explosion at a home in Heysham. Read about our approach to external linking. Kingsway in both directions closed due to a property gas explosion from Meldon Road to Tarnbrook Road. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Four other people were hurt in the explosion, which destroyed two homes and seriously damaged a third. His defence asked for 25% credit on the basis of an indication of guilt to newly instructed solicitors and his memory loss. Road closures are also in place and people are being asked to avoid the area. At the time of the explosion, I was on drink and drugs having been dependent for years. 'Our focus now is on trying to establish how and why the pipe inside No. Two other people remain in hospital with injuries described as critical. For a full re-cap of the first day of proceedings, see LancsLive's full report from court here. Did you see what happened in Morecambe? Electricity North West said it had paused power supplies to the area for safety reasons while the blast was being investigated. He was also abusive when drunk and on drugs, as were his visitors. Lancashire Police said it was investigating how and why the pipe became severed and treating it as a criminal investigation. That concludes today's sentencing hearing. 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. 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Video, 1894 shipwreck confirms tale of treacherous lifeboat. He would also light frequent bonfires, fuelled with petrol, which grew out of control and was regularly abusive to those living next to him. George's mum was trapped for two hours before she was pulled from the rubble. 2023 BBC. Watch: Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. There are no words. The man facing 291 years in jail. Lancashire police said in a statement: "We remain at the scene of a suspected gas explosion. Recorder Altham lists anti-social behaviour including frequent bonfires, which prompted complaints seven or eight times a year. Heather Brandwood set up a GoFundMe appeal after seeing the explosion on the news. "He was so precious to us. We stayed indoors and switched everything off at the source and then sat up all night worrying.. Why not follow BBC North West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? George Hinds, two, died in the blast in May, Two houses collapsed and a third was seriously damaged in the blast. '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. Morecambe Bay NHS Trust has tweeted their condolences. Two-year-old George Hinds died in the blast. One woman grips the hand of her child. PA Photo. 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! 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. We are very conscious that people were evacuated from their homes with immediate effect. 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. One of those two destroyed properties was the home of little George and his parents, with George's life taken away in the blast. The community is in shock following the explosion. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player. 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. Ten fire engines, police and ambulance crews are at the scene. 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. Lancashire Police said its investigation was ongoing. It has been reported that there has been an explosion at a property and firefighters are searching the collapsed property.". A fundraiser set up to help the residents ofMallowdale Avenue has now brought in more than 50,000. 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George's parents, Vicky Studholme and Stephen Hinds, who were also injured in the explosion, have been discharged from hospital, police said. There is no access to Littledale Avenue where the properties are located from either Kingsway or Mallowdale Avenue or Sugham Lane. There is a woman who is in literally nothing but her nightie, she said. The judge today is Honorary Recorder Robert Altham, while the prosecution are represented by Timothy Kray KC. A major incident was declared this morning (May 16) following . "We are very conscious that people were evacuated from their homes with immediate effect. We remain at scene of a suspected gas explosion on Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham which has caused two houses to collapse and badly damaged another, Lancashire police said. All rights reserved. He adds that experts evidence explained the smell and sound of the gas leak would have been obvious. Please help emergency services respond by avoiding the area and letting them do their job. LancsLive will be at Preston Crown Court today for the sentencing of Darren Greenham for the manslaughter of toddler George Hinds. The parents of the two-year-old boy have paid tribute to their beautiful little angel' following the tragedy on Mallowdale Avenue. Six ambulances, four doctors and a hazardous area response team attended the incident, Mr House said. There are also search and rescue dogs and air support, along with police. Take care and stay safe. To do this we will link your MailOnline account with your Facebook account. The CNC is the armed police force in charge of guarding civil nuclear sites and nuclear materials in England, Scotland and Wales. We will bring you live updates on this incident via our live blog below. Two tragedies, two families torn apart, two little boys taken too soon.". Ms Moten said: "Since the incident, our engineers have been on-site working with the emergency services and supporting customers in the area.". 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"A safety cordon has been put in place and nearby residents have been evacuated. Read about our approach to external linking. Our reporter Olivia Baron has spoken to the incident commander at the scene for an update. An incredible effort by the Hurley Flyer and local community in such sad circumstances. Two houses collapsed and a third was seriously damaged. 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. Ms Studholme and Mr Hinds were also injured in the blast, which caused two houses to collapse and a third was seriously damaged. Emergency services were called to Mallowdale Avenue . Emergency services had been called to the scene on Mallowdale Avenue at about 2.40am on Sunday, May 16. We were called to reports of an explosion on Mallowdale Avenue at about 2.40am on Sunday, May 16th2021. 'There is a lot of goodwill in Morecambe.'. "We woke about 2:30am and thought it was an earthquake at first. 45-year-old Greenham was a blight to the local community for years, the court heard. I woke up with this huge bang and I thought someone was breaking into my house, she told the PA news agency. "Road closures also remain in place and people are being asked to avoid the entire area while we deal with this ongoing incident. Our sincere condolences are with their family and loved ones. It has been reported that there has been an explosion at a property and firefighters are searching the collapsed property," they said. VideoAn audacious heist that stunned Britain. "Our beautiful little angel grew his wings today.". Cat Smith, MP for Lancaster and Fleetwood, has paid tribute to the young child who has passed away. We have 10 fire engines in attendance and we are working with partners at the scene. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. 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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. Video taken from a helicopter flying above Heysham in Lancashire underlines the extent . In a tribute, they said: "We are devastated at the loss of our beautiful George. 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. When I see what those poor souls have had happen to them, its devastating. Police later confirmed that a young child had died in the tragedy, while four others - two men and two women- were taken to hospital. They are also organising collections of clothing and other items to help the victims. If you do want to help, details can be found here. George's parents lost their home, their car, their ID, all their possessions. If so email webnews@mirror.co.uk. It was like a bomb going off, it was that kind of impact.. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. Staff at the pub are offering free meals to those who have had to leave their homes - and this offer has also been extended to first responders at the scene. Sadly, three families have been severely affected and our thoughts and prayers are with them all at this very difficult time. 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George Hinds, two, was killed in the explosion in Heysham, Lancs, back in May. Fire and rescue services are still searching the properties at the centre of the blast on Mallowdale Avenue, and a police cordon is in place. Sharon and Darren Greenham, aged 51 and 44, of Ambleside Avenue in Lancaster, have been charged with manslaughter and theft. When I see what those poor souls have had happen to them, its devastating.. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. A Gofundme page set up to help Mallowdale Avenue residents had raised more than 20,000 in just over four hours. Recorder Altham is outlining the events which led to the explosion, as George lay somewhere where he should have been safe. Were just confused as to what has happened.". No sentence I can pass will be adequate for their loss. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. A major incident has been declared in Heysham following a devastating gas explosion. Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. 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. 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. It is against this background that they learnt the circumstances of George's death, the judge explains. A MAN and a woman have tonight been charged with manslaughter after a little boy died in a massive gas blast. VideoWatch: Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Stephanie Shepherd of Littledale Avenue said: At 2.30 there was an enormous bang. 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. Greenham sat with his head bowed throughout much of proceedings at Preston Crown Court yesterday. Answering the defence's submissions, he says: To give even serious injuries when self inflicted on the backdrop on the death of a child would be completely unfair. Theres been lots and lots of people and police around and everyone trying to help everybody else. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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