Emergency crews declared a major incident following the blast at 2.40am this morning (May 16) on Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham. All rights reserved. A toddler has tragically died in a suspected gas explosion in Heysham, it has been confirmed. 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. Our thoughts are with the family and all those injured at this time. Friday, December 17, 2021. We went to the road and saw the rubble up the street. Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. A thorough investigation had shown the gas mains and pipes were sound, she said. Recorder Altham commends the police actions in investigating the explosion, while offering no comment on the complaints over lack of action over earlier complaints. 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. Police investigating a gas explosion at a house in Heysham in which a toddler died have now charged two people with manslaughter. They are both due to appear atLancaster Magistrates Courton12thJanuary 2022. One woman grips the hand of her child. Ms Moten said: "Since the incident, our engineers have been on-site working with the emergency services and supporting customers in the area.". Nearby residents described the noise of the blast as like a bomb going off and said debris had covered nearby streets and fields. 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Our officers were first on scene to a major incident in Heysham early this morningWe're extremely proud at the response of our officers and police medics who put themselves at significant risk to assist those who needed helpOur thoughts are with all who have been affected pic.twitter.com/Zpn5xkBegY. 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. The community is in shock following the explosion. "Jordan Banks, aged nine, died after being struck by lightning while playing football in Blackpool on Tuesday evening, and in the early hours of this morning two-year-old George Hinds died when his home collapsed in Heysham. He will receive 15% credit instead. George's parents, Vicky Studholme and Stephen Hinds, told Preston Crown Court that their world was 'taken away in the blink of an eye'. Cadent, previously known as National Grid Gas Distribution, is responsible for the underground gas distribution pipes which transport the gas into people's homes. The explosion caused two houses to collapse and damaged several others, one significantly. George was described as a "beautiful little angel" by his parents, who said they were devastated by his death. 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. A Gofundme page set up to help Mallowdale Avenue residents had raised more than 20,000 in just over four hours. 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. "He was so precious to us. 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People are asked to avoid the scene while emergency services respond. At its peak, he said, 80 fire officers were on the scene, including two engines from Cumbria. 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. Two US Air Force commanders and four subordinates are FIRED after failing to ensure safety of nuclear weapons stockpile at Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota. Upon arrival firefighters found that two terraced houses had collapsed and a third was seriously damaged, and a major incident was declared. Greenham was a selfish and disruptive neighbour. Who was St David, the patron saint of Wales? Expected to be ongoing for several hours until building assessments are complete. If you do want to help, details can be found here. That concludes today's sentencing hearing. He says it has "placed a strain on their relationship, how could it not". The fire service has confirmed that homes have been evacuated and they continue to urge people to stay away from the area. Cabbie Anthony Davis, 58, was asleep in his caravan when the blast took place. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? We are currently working with gas service engineers to make the area safe. Two tragedies, two families torn apart, two little boys taken too soon.". Something went wrong, please try again later. There are reports that the explosion was heard and felt from several miles away in Morecambe and Torrisholme. "We are very conscious that people were evacuated from their homes with immediate effect. She then "had to cope with the mounting dread of what happened to her son". '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. 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. A spokesman for the Health and Safety Executive said it was "aware of the incident and are assisting Lancashire Police with their inquiries". "I could see blue flashing lights, I could hear people screaming. They are "truly remarkable people". You can donate here: https://gofund.me/9fb52a30. 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. We will bring you live updates on this incident via our live blog below. Aerial photos show the ruins of a number of properties in the terrace, as emergency workers search through the rubble. Electricity North West said it had paused power supplies to the area for safety reasons while the blast was being investigated. George's dad turns to face Greenhall as the sentences are read out. "A safety cordon has been put in place and nearby residents have been evacuated. A spokesperson for Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said: "We are currently dealing with an incident on Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham. It was disbelief and shock. A fundraiser and collection appeal has been launched to help those affected by an explosion in Heysham. We're bringing the live blog to a close now for today - our thoughts remain with everyone affected by today's tragic incident. The judge says the offence falls under Category A of the sentencing guidelines, the most serious and carrying the highest penalty. "We've got our little granddaughters staying overnight. The CNC is the armed police force in charge of guarding civil nuclear sites and nuclear materials in England, Scotland and Wales. Recorder Robert Altham has entered the court. 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. We ask people to have patience and particularly to have the family that have been affected in mind.. He is inviting everyone to stand on their doorstep at 7pm for a one-minute silence, followed by a one-minute clap. The sound really shook me, Im still quite shaken by it. When I see what those poor souls have had happen to them, its devastating. Ive never experienced that before. Video Loading. 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