A major incident has been declared in Heysham following a devastating gas explosion. Read about our approach to external linking. In a tribute, they said: "We are devastated at the loss of our beautiful George. The grief being felt by their families will be beyond comprehension. The judge today is Honorary Recorder Robert Altham, while the prosecution are represented by Timothy Kray KC. Two other people remain in hospital with injuries described as critical. 20, Mallowdale Avenue. Why not follow BBC North West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? Two-year-old George Hinds died in the blast in Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham . They were taken to hospital for treatment and later discharged. Peter Glenser KC is expected to appear via video link on behalf of the defence. He has told Greenhall to remain seated for now. "The front door blew off completely and it shattered the windows". Emergency services had been called to the scene on Mallowdale Avenue at about 2.40am on Sunday, May 16. He was stripping the pipes to sell for 400 to buy a car. The sound really shook me, Im still quite shaken by it. 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 effort by the Hurley Flyer and local community in such sad circumstances. "My next door neighbour, she's really elderly and she was scared to go in. Something went wrong, please try again later. Roof tiles and other debris 'rained down vertically on us,' a local man said. If you would like to participate then stand on your doorstep at 7pm this evening (Sunday 16th). 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Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. There is a woman who is in literally nothing but her nightie, she said. Our thoughts remain with all the residents of Mallowdale Avenue and surrounding areas who are affected. A witness who lives on a nearby street has told of the moment the explosion happened. 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. A number of people have been evacuated from their homes and a safety cordon is in place. Ten fire engines, police and ambulance crews are at the scene. Lancashire police said they were working with gas service engineers to make the area safe and Electricity North West said it had paused electricity supplies to the area for safety reasons while the blast was investigated. The general public has been fantastic and they have risen to the challenge.. 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Bits of the house have been blasted metres away from where the property previously stood in Heysham, Lancashire, which is now merely a crater filled with rubble. We were called to reports of an explosion on Mallowdale Avenue at about 2.40am on Sunday, May 16 th 2021. 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. Sales of energy drinks are rising, but are they better than coffee at keeping you alert? Read about our approach to external linking. 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For the first time, they had to borrow money and are still living in a caravan. 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. Heysham explosion: Aerial shots show devastating destruction, Aerial shots show devastating destruction of the deadly gas blast, The explosion almost completely destroyed the home, George Arthur Hinds was killed in the explosion. PA Photo. A children's toy at the scene of a suspected gas explosion, in which a young child was killed and two people were seriously injured, on Mallowdale Ave Heysham which caused 2 houses to collapse and badly damaged another. 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. 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 2023 BBC. Video, 1894 shipwreck confirms tale of treacherous lifeboat. Our reporter Olivia Baron is at the scene. My whole house shook. Emergency services are still in the search and rescue phase, she added, working to "make the area safe". The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. 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. In a basis of plea submitted as he accepted the manslaughter charge, he said: "I cut the gas pipes believing the gas supply was turned off. The whole house shook, he said. Sharon Greenham and Darren Greenham charged with manslaughter and theft. A fundraising drive to help those affected by this horrific tragedy has already reached more than 12,000. 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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. Road closures are also in place and people are being asked to avoid the area. A community has been left in shock following a suspected gas explosion which tragically killed a child and left four people injured. Greenham sat with his head bowed throughout much of proceedings at Preston Crown Court yesterday. He would also light frequent bonfires, fuelled with petrol, which grew out of control and was regularly abusive to those living next to him. Two fire engines, the urban search and rescue unit, search and rescue dogs and the air support unit remain at the incident. Our thoughts are with all those affected.". The community is in shock following the explosion. He said: "It sounded like when you are at a firework display and the final rocket always lets off the biggest loud bang.". Detectives said they had identified, along with gas experts, the cause of the explosion as a cut gas pipe inside a property on Mallowdale Avenue. '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. Shockingly, Stephen Hinds statement revealed this abuse extended to Greenham calling two-year-old George a ginger, little c***. Toddler George Arthur Hinds died as a result of the blast. We are currently working with gas service engineers to make the area safe. VideoAt the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. 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She said people were donating clothing and toiletries to evacuated residents. We have no words to describe how we feel and just want time to ourselves to come to terms with what has happened. Nearby residents described the noise of the blast as like a bomb going off and said debris had covered nearby streets and fields. He notes the cutting of pipes continued after the gas was cut and was part of a pattern of behaviour running for several weeks. Twitter user @murphy30220538 posted a picture of the scene, saying three houses had collapsed after a "terrible explosion" that "sounds disastrous". We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Two tragedies, two families torn apart, two little boys taken too soon.". Other locals also described hearing the blast and thinking there had been an earthquake. Ive been very lucky. Lancashire Police said in a statement: 'Detectives, assisted by gas experts, have been carrying out a fingertip search of the scene following the explosion and have now identified the cause of the explosion as a gas pipe which had been cut inside No. 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. Police later confirmed that a young child had died in the tragedy, while four others - two men and two women- were taken to hospital. For the latest updates, scroll down. Aerial photos show the ruins of a number of properties in the terrace, as emergency workers search through the rubble. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. "Our officers are at the scene along with our colleagues from Lancashire Fire and Rescue and North West Ambulance Service. Darren Greenham is now back in the dock, wearing an all grey tracksuit. 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