Theres been lots and lots of people and police around and everyone trying to help everybody else. "I was awoken by a loud bang. Video taken from a helicopter flying above Heysham in Lancashire underlines the extent . Scott Lancaster said he had been reading the news and jumped out of his seat when the blast occurred. Two other people remain in hospital with injuries described as critical, according to Lancashire Police. Assistant Chief Fire Officer, Ben Norman, tells us that 10 fire engines with around 80 firefighters attended the scene at the height of the incident. It has been reported that there has been an explosion at a property and firefighters are searching the collapsed property," they said. In a statement they said: We are devastated at the loss of our beautiful George. Take care and stay safe. He and his family have had to collect their things and leave. Police investigating a gas explosion at a house in Heysham in which a toddler died have now charged two people with manslaughter. Two other people remain in hospital with injuries described as critical. The explosion caused two houses to collapse and damaged several others, one significantly. Road closures remain in place in the area surrounding the property. Do not sell or share my personal information. First published on Sun 16 May 2021 01.37 EDT. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? 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. 'There is a lot of goodwill in Morecambe.'. Greenham sat with his head bowed throughout much of proceedings at Preston Crown Court yesterday. We have no words to describe how we feel and just want time to ourselves to come to terms with what has happened. We were called at 2.40am this morning (Sunday May 16th) to reports that a number of houses on the road had collapsed. We're about 4 streets up in Heysham and could feel it.". 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. Morecambe Bay NHS Trust has tweeted their condolences. Recorder Altham outlines the manslaughter case admitted by Greenhall - the cutting of the gas pipes which caused George Hinds' manslaughter. 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. 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. 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By posting your comment you agree to our house rules. Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. The blast caused debris to cover nearby streets and fields and residents described it as sounding "like a bomb going off". 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. Our beautiful little angel grew his wings today.. There is a woman who is in literally nothing but her nightie, she said. Mr Norman said people should expect disruption, but he was confident there was no further risk. 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. We're extremely proud at the response of our officers and police medics who put themselves at significant risk to assist those who needed help. 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. They are "truly remarkable people". Other locals also described hearing the blast and thinking there had been an earthquake. A cordon is in place along Mallowdale Avenue as emergency services attend. He was high and drunk at the time of his late-night DIY exploits on May 16, 2021. The child, whose age has not been given, was declared dead at hospital said Matt House, consultant paramedic with North West Ambulance Service (NWAS). When I see what those poor souls have had happen to them, its devastating.. Search operations continue and we are working with partners to make the area safe and investigate the cause of the explosion. 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. 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. I think theres a bit on my roof as well. 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. Video1894 shipwreck confirms tale of treacherous lifeboat, How 10% of Nigerian registered voters delivered victory, Sake brewers toast big rise in global sales, The Indian-American CEO who wants to be US president, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, Exploring the rigging claims in Nigeria's elections, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip. He adds that experts evidence explained the smell and sound of the gas leak would have been obvious. Four adults are being treated in hospital and one person, a child, tragically died. He comments on the CCTV footage and says it is a miracle no other fatalities occurred. A toddler has tragically died in a suspected gas explosion in Heysham, it has been confirmed. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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. Recorder Altham lists anti-social behaviour including frequent bonfires, which prompted complaints seven or eight times a year. LancsLive will be at Preston Crown Court today for the sentencing of Darren Greenham for the manslaughter of toddler George Hinds. 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. An evacuation centre has been set up at Salt Ayre. The parents of the two-year-old boy have paid tribute to their beautiful little angel' following the tragedy on Mallowdale Avenue. Forensic examination of the scene had been completed, the force said, and it had been handed over to the local authority. Four other people were also hurt in the explosion which destroyed two homes and seriously damaged a third. The judge says the offence falls under Category A of the sentencing guidelines, the most serious and carrying the highest penalty. A MAN and a woman have tonight been charged with manslaughter after a little boy died in a massive gas blast. George's dad turns to face Greenhall as the sentences are read out. In addition to the loss of their son, George's parents were left without anything. A third person has been charged in connection with a gas explosion that killed a toddler in Lancashire. Two other counts of criminal damage and theft of gas were also admitted in August. Dan Knowles, who lives four streets away from the explosion, said he thought there had been an earthquake. Our beautiful little angel grew his wings today.. 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