Large explosion took place Thursday in Bristol industrial area. People working near the site at Kings Weston Lane, in Avonmouth reported hearing a loud explosion at around 11.20 am.
“We can confirm the site of the incident is Wessex Water’s Bristol water recycling centre in Avonmouth,” Avon fire and rescue service wrote on Twitter. “We are joined by Avon and Somerset police and the ambulance service on site. The incident is ongoing.”
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“Crews from Avonmouth, Southmead, Yate, Patchway, Kingswood and Temple are currently attending,” the fire sevice added. “We can confirm there are multiple casualties on site.”
The fire service mentioned that it occurred in a waste water treatment works, refusing to comment on reports, regarding searching for missing people.
One witness stated that they saw about 10 ambulances heading to the site.
“We have been called to a large explosion at 11: 22 am in a warehouse in Avonmouth on Kings Weston Lane,” according to a spokesperson’s statement.
On the other hand, South Western ambulance service described the incident as “serious”, saying: “We have attended with multiple resources alongside fire service and police personnel.”
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