MAFS star raises over £12k for families impacted by tragic Newcastle explosion

star has remarkably raised more than £12,000 for families affected by the horrific gas explosion in Newcastle.

The heroic effort by the reality TV star took to social media and shared with fans his thoughts on the tragedy, which left many, including a child, taken to hospital. He wrote on : "Awful news this morning of a gas explosion in Benwell. A child and 3 adults have been taken to hospital with serious injuries after houses exploded. Please please donate."

He said: "I never ask for anything, but im begging you to help these local families. https://gofund.me/8178df47 Newcastle - We are united." And fans flocked to the comment section of his post. One person wrote: "Another lad has sadly lost his life in the explosion, what a devastating day :(."

Another person said: "Done ,god bless the families absolutely horrific xxx." Meanwhile a third penned: "Feeling for everyone connected to this house that caught fire in the toon. My house burnt down 4 years ago so really know what it feels like. Will share the GoFundMe."

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A fourth follower wrote: "This broke my heart. Have donated." And a fifth said: "Feeling for everyone connected to this house that caught fire in the toon. My house burnt down 4 years ago so really know what it feels like. Will share the gofundme."

At the time of Kieran creating the fundraising page, his statement read: "Hi guys, Some really sad news this morning, here’s a snippet of the article: Three adults and one child have been rushed to hospital following reports of a massive 'explosion' in Newcastle."

The statement added: "Firefighters, police and gas engineers rushed to the scene on Violet Close in the Benwell area of the city at around 12.45am this morning. click this link to understand more https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/gallery/benwell-fire-pictures-scene-newcastle-30153151.amp."

It went on to say: "Can we PLEASE come together as a community to raise as much money as possible for the families involved. Imagine your life being turned completely upside down, because of your home exploding. I do not know these families, but I want to help. The explosion was that big, I live 4 miles away in my caravan and the van actually shook, I thought it was a mini earthquake."

Kieran's statement concluded saying: "Im sure we can all spare at-least £1.I wish all families involved a full recovery, and with our raised £50,000 this will certainly help them recuperate a fraction of what they have lost. More updates available on my instagram and tiktok: kieranchapmannn #Love."

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