A huge explosion rocked Ayr tonight after a horror blast destroyed a house.
The explosion took place in Gorse Park in the Kincaidstone area of the town shortly after 7pm on Monday.
Mercy crews scrambled to the scene as they worked to evacuate nearby residents.
Three people have since been taken to Crosshouse Hospital but their condition is unknown.
It is also unknown how many people have been injured in the blast.
What happened?
Three specialist operations vehicles, 6 ambulances, and an air ambulance were dispatched to the scene after a large explosion in the town.
Mercy crews were in attendance in the residential street helping to evacuate people from neighbouring homes.
A house was completely destroyed in the explosion.
Witnesses to tonight's explosion in Ayr have described it as sounding like a bomb going off.
Others said the blast could be heard three miles away from the source of the explosion.
Where and when did the incident happen?
The incident took place in a residential street in Ayrshire at around 7pm tonight.
Multiple emergency service crews were called to the scene after the explosion was felt in the surrounding areas.
The cause of the explosion is unknown.
Police are asking people to stay away from the area as they continue to evacuate families in the area.
Has anyone been taken to hospital and where are people being evacuated?
Three people have been rushed to Crosshouse Hospital following an explosion in Ayr.
The Scottish Ambulance Service say 3 people were transported to the local hospital after the blast in the Kincaidston area of Ayr this evening.
It is unknown how many people have been injured tonight.
The community has banded together to offer shelter and support to those affected by evacuations tonight.
South Ayrshire council has put on a site for families to receive shelter and emergency care.
They said: "The Council has staff on site at Queen Margaret Academy where a rest centre has been established to support those directly affected by tonight’s incident."
"The Council also has teams on site supporting emergency repairs where possible for those affected. The Council works under the direction of emergency services in these circumstances and stands ready to support our communities in any way we can."
An Ayr-based spa have offered support to anyone affected by the blast.
Allure Spa posted on Facebook saying: "People of Kincadiston if you have to be evacuated and have no where to go we can open up our shop to you we have 10 cosy beds with covers and a kettle.
"If you're at a loss and have no where please get in touch we would be more than happy to help."
Kincaidston Community Centre has also opened their doors for people affected by the incident while residents have offered food, blankets and shelter.
Tempura restaurant is also opening its doors to anyone affected by the explosion.
They posted a message on social media saying: "If anyone effected by the explosion in Kincaidston tonight is stuck for somewhere to go please let us know and we would be happy to welcome you into tempura."
What was the cause of the explosion?
The cause of the explosion is still being investigated.
Waseem Hanif, spokesperson for gas distribution company SGN said: "At around 8pm tonight we received a request to assist the emergency services following the reports of a serious explosion in Gorse Park, Ayr.
"Our engineers are currently assisting the emergency services to ensure the immediate vicinity is made safe in our role as the gas emergency service."
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