Recorder Robert Altham has entered the court. It has been reported that there has been an explosion at a property and firefighters are searching the collapsed property," they said. Video taken from a helicopter flying above Heysham in Lancashire underlines the extent of the destruction. You can donate here: https://gofund.me/9fb52a30. "He was so precious to us. VideoAt the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. The explosion caused two houses to collapse and damaged several others, one significantly. Ive never experienced that before. 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She'd rung three people to get away from the area but no one was answering so she was just going to walk the streets with her dog.". He adds that experts evidence explained the smell and sound of the gas leak would have been obvious. Members of George's family are sat in the public viewing seating, while the press have been moved to the jury box to allow for extra spaces. 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. Our thoughts are with the family and all those injured at this time. @ScottLancaster6 said he "heard it in Bowerham", seven miles (11km) from Heysham. Delta agrees 34% pay rise for pilots - worth up to $90k - with other major airlines set to follow suit, Parole is DENIED for Robert F. 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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. "We have also managed to recover some items of George's, which I know means a lot to his parents," she said. There are reports that the explosion was heard and felt from several miles away in Morecambe and Torrisholme. An explosion that killed a child was caused by a gas pipe being cut inside a neighbouring house, police said. 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. I think theres a bit on my roof as well. Two-year-old George Hinds died in the blast in Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham on 16 May.. 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People were already outside. Our beautiful little angel grew his wings today.. '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. A bed can be seen hanging down from an upstairs bedroom next door and personal items from the family are strewn throughout the ruins, Sky News reported. Its really sad. 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. George's mum was trapped for two hours before she was pulled from the rubble. 45-year-old Greenham was a blight to the local community for years, the court heard. Cabbie Anthony Davis, 58, was asleep in his caravan when the blast took place. A witness who lives on a nearby street has told of the moment the explosion happened. Aerial photos show the ruins of a number of properties in the terrace, as emergency workers search through the rubble. Our thoughts remain with his loved ones. Morecambe and Heysham Past and Present Facebook group have set up a fundraiser to help the people of Mallowdale Avenue, Heysham after the devastating explosion in the early hours of this morning, and the very sad loss of a young life. We were called to reports of an explosion on Mallowdale Avenue at about 2.40am on Sunday, May 16 th 2021. Video Loading. 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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. We were called to reports of an explosion on Mallowdale Avenue at about 2.40am on Sunday, May 16th2021. He and his family have had to collect their things and leave. His heartbroken parents Vicky Studholme and Stephen Hinds were also injured, although not seriously. "From what we gather it's taken two or three houses with it. The whole house shook, he said. The blast caused debris to cover nearby streets and fields and residents described it as sounding "like a bomb going off". Sadly, we can now confirm a young child has died and four other people have been injured, two seriously. Sadly at this time it means there are a number of people whose homes have been affected and therefore they cant remain in the area. Their hazardous area response team (HART), which is specially trained to work with the fire and rescue service in major incidents, was also in attendance. "It sounded like a bomb went off." 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. He was clearly much loved and cherished by both, the wider family and the community. . Share; 12:32 Tom Earnshaw. We have heard from an elderly couple who left in their pyjamas. Darren Greenham will return to the dock today, where he sat with his head bowed thoughout much of yesterday's proceedings. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. His defence asked for 25% credit on the basis of an indication of guilt to newly instructed solicitors and his memory loss. Our thoughts are with all those affected.". Theres been lots and lots of people and police around and everyone trying to help everybody else. Two-year-old George died when the explosion happened in the early hours of Sunday, May 16. 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! 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Cat Smith, the Labour MP for Lancaster and Fleetwood, has commented on today's tragedy, reflecting that it comes just days after another Lancashire child lost their life in horrific circumstances. Any death of a child is of course a terrible tragedy, particularly seen by the suffering of George's parents. Another devastating loss of life this week in Lancashire. The judge today is Honorary Recorder Robert Altham, while the prosecution are represented by Timothy Kray KC. A toddler has tragically died in a suspected gas explosion in Heysham, it has been confirmed. George Hinds, two, was killed in the explosion in Heysham, Lancs, back in May. They are also organising collections of clothing and other items to help the victims. Two others, a man, 44, and a 50-year-old woman, remain in hospital with critical injuries. Two-year-old George Hinds died in the blast in Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham on 16 May. Two adults are "seriously injured", she added, while "the other two remain under medical assessment". The sound really shook me, Im still quite shaken by it. Georges parents Vicky Studholme and Stephen Hinds were also injured, although not seriously. An explosion which killed a two-year-old boy was caused by a gas pipe inside a neighbouring property which had been cut, police say. Ben Norman, the assistant chief fire officer, said an investigation into the cause of the blast would be carried out slowly and methodically. Peter Glenser KC is expected to appear via video link on behalf of the defence. Well ask you to confirm this for your first post to Facebook. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. 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. We have no words to describe how we feel and just want time to ourselves to come to terms with what has happened. 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 cordon is in place along Mallowdale Avenue as emergency services attend. Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. Greenham suffered major burns in the explosion and would spend two weeks in a coma before being quizzed by detectives. 17th Dec 2021, 7:33pm - 1 min read. Read about our approach to external linking. Lancashire fire and ambulance services are both in attendance at the scene, which Electricity North West has described as a 'major incident'. Since then, they have ongoing pain and trauma which has caused flashbacks, depression and suicidal thoughts. 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. At the time of the explosion, I was on drink and drugs having been dependent for years. The emergency services, local authority and partners remain at the site and a safety cordon remains in place. Two other people remain in hospital with injuries described as critical, according to Lancashire Police. That person could only be "incompetent at best", Recorder Altham says. Heather Brandwood, manager of two pubs in nearby Morecambe, set up the fundraiser and said it was "humbling" to see the community pull together in such a way. He was high and drunk at the time of his late-night DIY exploits on May 16, 2021. For a full re-cap of the first day of proceedings, see LancsLive's full report from court here. The road is littered with roof tiles. Watch: Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. In a tribute they said: We are devastated at the loss of our beautiful George. Ten fire engines, police and ambulance crews are at the scene. A third person has been charged in connection with a gas explosion that killed a toddler in Lancashire. 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. George's parents Vicky Studholme and Stephen Hinds, who lived at number 18, were also injured but have since been discharged from hospital. Ms Faulkner said that her own property and others in the immediate area had been damaged in the devastating explosion. The grief being felt by their families will be beyond comprehension. She then "had to cope with the mounting dread of what happened to her son". @ ScottLancaster6 said he `` heard it in Bowerham '', Recorder Altham says died in terrace. 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