A young child has been killed in a “devastating” explosion which caused at least two houses to collapse and damaged several others.
Residents in Heysham, Lancashire, described the noise of the blast as “like a bomb going off” with debris that covered nearby streets and fields.
Young child killed in ‘devastating’ explosion which destroyed houses
Lancashire Police said they were called to the scene of the explosion at 2.40am on Sunday after reports that “a number” of houses on Mallowdale Avenue had collapsed.
The force later confirmed the death of a child and said four people had been injured, two seriously.
An artisan pizza and a pint of beer
SPRING has not produced the al-fresco friendly weather Lancashire locals had envisaged when outdoor dining was re-introduced on April 12. However, Monday 17 May will welcome a further easing of Covid-19 restrictions – with pubs, restaurants, cinemas, theatres and bingo halls all able to welcome punters back through their doors – albeit with the rule of six still in place. Lancashire Telegraph asked its readers where they were most looking forward to booking an indoor table – and the responses came in thick and fast. Jessica Anne commented: “Me and my fiancé are looking forward to going to Amalfi in Darwen. My Mum got some vouchers for my birthday and has kindly offered to babysit our 16-week-old baby, so we can have a couple of hours out to enjoy some delicious food and cocktails.”
A young child killed in a suspected gas explosion has been described as a “beautiful little angel” by his parents.
George Arthur Hinds, aged two years and 10 months, died while two other people are in a critical condition in hospital following the incident on Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham, on Sunday morning.
Lancashire Police said they were called to the scene of the blast at about 2.40am and found two houses collapsed with serious damage to a third property.
George’s parents Vicky Studholme and Stephen Hinds were also injured but not seriously, police said.
In a tribute to their son, they said: “We are devastated at the loss of our beautiful George.
A young child killed in a suspected gas explosion has been described as a “beautiful little angel” by his parents.
George Arthur Hinds, aged two years and 10 months, died while two other people are in a critical condition in hospital following the incident on Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham, on Sunday morning.
Lancashire Police said they were called to the scene of the blast at about 2.40am and found two houses collapsed with serious damage to a third property.
George’s parents Vicky Studholme and Stephen Hinds were also injured but not seriously, police said.
In a tribute to their son, they said: “We are devastated at the loss of our beautiful George.