Well ask you to confirm this for your first post to Facebook. Toddler George Arthur Hinds died as a result of the blast. Details below: Mossgate Primary School is opening today to accept donations for those affected. St Patricks Catholic Primary School in Morecambe is open for first responders to make a brew or use the facilities. Det Ch Insp Jane Webb, of Lancashire Police, said "an incredible amount of work" had been done at the scene "in a relatively short space of time" and officers had been able to identify the source. The man facing 291 years in jail. We went to the road and saw the rubble up the street. Gas service engineers are working to make the area safe. I was already awake. There are no words. Your details from Facebook will be used to provide you with tailored content, marketing and ads in line with our Privacy Policy. Cabbie Anthony Davis, 58, was asleep in his caravan when the blast took place. Two-year-old George Hinds died in the blast in Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham on 16 May. And in the early hours of May 16 last year, a huge explosion occurred with the homes either side of Greenham's completely destroyed. Forensic examination of the scene had been completed, the force said, and it had been handed over to the local authority. The emergency services, local authority and partners remain at the site and a safety cordon remains in place. A Gofundme page set up to help Mallowdale Avenue residents had raised more than 20,000 in just over four hours. Two-year-old George Hinds died in the overnight blast in Heysham, Lancs, which left four others - including both his parents - in hospital. "Our priority is to ensure people receive the medical help they need as quickly as possible. 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 explosion has been reported at a row of terraced houses on chat around 2.40am this morning (May . Two houses collapsed and a third was seriously damaged in the blast. 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. This sad news comes just days after the tragic death of nine-year-old Jordan Banks who was struck by lightning in Blackpool. It looks like there's been a hurricane, but the residents of Bowland Street in Lancaster are walking around the aftermath of a gas explosion. A major incident has been declared in Heysham following a devastating gas explosion. 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. "It sounded like a bomb went off, one local says, while another "could hear people screaming" after the blast. Georges parents were also injured, although thankfully not seriously. A major incident was declared after the explosion and about 40 people were evacuated from their homes. LancsLive will be at Preston Crown Court today for the sentencing of Darren Greenham for the manslaughter of toddler George Hinds. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. A toddler has tragically died in a suspected gas explosion in Heysham, it has been confirmed. 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. Another devastating loss of life this week in Lancashire. He says it has "placed a strain on their relationship, how could it not". An evacuation centre has been set up at Salt Ayre. 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. Road closures remain in place in the area surrounding the property. Our beautiful little angel grew his wings today.. We didn't know what it was.". 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. 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. 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. The police enquiry is now being classed as a criminal investigation.'. He returns to the dock today as Honorary Recorder Robert Altham passes sentence. Officers found two houses collapsed, and a third property had suffered 'serious damage'. Heysham explosion: Man jailed for killing boy, 2, in gas blast 5 October 2022 Family handout Two-year-old George Hinds died in the blast in Heysham in May 2021 A man who cut a gas pipe to. George's parents Vicky Studholme and Stephen Hinds, who lived at number 18, were also injured but have since been discharged from hospital. have been charged with manslaughter and theft. Twitter user @murphy30220538 posted a picture of the scene, saying three houses had collapsed after a "terrible explosion" that "sounds disastrous". Firefighters rescued five people from the site. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. They are both due to appear atLancaster Magistrates Courton12thJanuary 2022. Aerial footage shows the devastation caused by a gas explosion which claimed the life of a two-year-old boy. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. He said: "It sounded like when you are at a firework display and the final rocket always lets off the biggest loud bang.". Lancashire Police said it was investigating how and why the pipe became severed and treating it as a criminal investigation. In a tribute they said: We are devastated at the loss of our beautiful George. 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I was the person who arranged for the gas to be diverted.. ", One neighbour, who had to flee his home four doors down from the epicentre of the blast, told the Mirror: "It's blown my windows, front door and roof.". We have 10 fire engines in attendance and we are working with partners at the scene. 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. 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. People are asked to avoid the scene while emergency services respond. See PA story FIRE Heysham. VideoAt the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Lancashire fire and ambulance services are both in attendance at the scene, which Electricity North West has described as a 'major incident'. 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. "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". Welcome to today's updates from Preston Crown Court. 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. Welcome to our live blog. He will face concurrent sentences for each three charges - the second two, theft and criminal damage will receive one month each. 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