A young child has died after a suspected gas explosion in Heysham ‘destroys three homes’

A major incident has been declared after a suspected gas explosion which reportedly destroyed up to three terraced houses in Heysham, Lancashire.

By Iain Lynn

Published 16th May 2021, 08:40 BST

Updated 16th May 2021, 19:16 BST

Lancashire Police said they had been called at 2.40am to the scene of the explosion after reports “a number” of houses on Mallowdale Avenue had collapsed.

A scene of devastation in Heysham

A scene of devastation in Heysham

The scene in Heysham

The scene in Heysham

Lancashire Police said they were called to the scene of the explosion in Heysham at 2.40am on Sunday

Lancashire Police said they were called to the scene of the explosion in Heysham at 2.40am on Sunday

Suspected gas explosion in Lancashire ‘destroys three homes’

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Sun, 16 May, 2021, 16:06 BST

Boy killed in explosion named

George Arthur Hinds

George Arthur Hinds

The parents of a little boy killed in today’s gas explosion in Heysham have paid an emotional tribute to their son.

Full story here

Sun, 16 May, 2021, 12:43 BST

Fundraiser launched

A go fund me page set up for residents of Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham after a deadly suspected gas explosion has raised over £13k in a few hours.

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Sun, 16 May, 2021, 11:49 BST

Salt Ayre Leisure Centre is currently open as an evacuation centre for any residents who have been affected by this morning’s tragic incident in Heysham. Anyone who requires support can contact Lancaster City Council on 01524 582000 or 01524 67099.

Sun, 16 May, 2021, 11:36 BST

Emergency workers 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.

Emergency workers 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.

Sun, 16 May, 2021, 10:53 BST

Picture Gallery

There is a gallery of more pictures from the scene online here

Sun, 16 May, 2021, 10:51 BST

Parked cars were also wrecked in the explosion

Parked cars were also wrecked in the explosion

Sun, 16 May, 2021, 10:34 BST

Sun, 16 May, 2021, 10:20 BST

A scene of devastation in Heysham

A scene of devastation in Heysham

Sun, 16 May, 2021, 10:14 BST

Police have held a press conference in Heysham:

Sun, 16 May, 2021, 09:55 BST

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