Ayr SNP MSP tells Scottish parliament of 'horrific Kincaidston explosion' during Gas Safety Week

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An MSP has called on residents to take on board life saving gas safety advice during an awareness week.Ayr MSP Siobhian Brown has urged constituents to take important steps after witnessing the horrific impact a gas blast had on a community.The SNP politician spoke during Gas Safety Week which ran from September 12 and September 18.She told MSPs about the devastating effects of the Gorse Park explosion during a debate in the Scottish Parliament.Ms Brown is now urging residents to take note of the Gas Emergency Number and share it with family and friends to be used if anyone can smell gas.Ms Brown said: “The people of Ayr know all too well about how dangerous gas can be.

Last year the community of Kincaidston was shaken by a horrific gas explosion that destroyed homes and resulted in a family of four being hospitalised.“The residents of Kincaidston and the people of Ayr came together to provide support and help recover.

I again call on authorities to listen to the people of Kincaidston and work closely with them. Lessons must be learnt, and questions must be answered.“Although Kincaidston was an accident, it does demonstrate the devastating effects of gas if it is not treated with respect.”The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android.The call comes after shock details emerged from a report by HSE into the explosion on October 18 last year.Ayrshire Live first told how the