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| ‘Multiple casualties’ following huge explosion at sewage plant near Bristol | |
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| Emergency services have responded en masse after an explosion at a sewage treatment facility near Bristol, UK. “Multiple casualties” were recorded and reports in local media indicate at least one person was killed by the blast. | |
| Fire crews were called to the “serious incident” at a water recycling plant in Avonmouth at 11.22am local time. | |
| Avon Fire and Rescue Service said that “multiple” people sustained injuries during the incident. Media reports indicate that some workers at the facility are unaccounted for. | Avon Fire and Rescue Service said that “multiple” people sustained injuries during the incident. Media reports indicate that some workers at the facility are unaccounted for. |
| According to authorities, the incident is ongoing and the public have been asked to avoid the area. A security cordon has been established as a precaution. | According to authorities, the incident is ongoing and the public have been asked to avoid the area. A security cordon has been established as a precaution. |
| Eyewitness photos taken from close to the scene show a large tank which was completely destroyed during the explosion. Additional images show multiple emergency services personnel responding to the incident and a landed rescue helicopter. | Eyewitness photos taken from close to the scene show a large tank which was completely destroyed during the explosion. Additional images show multiple emergency services personnel responding to the incident and a landed rescue helicopter. |
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