Four people dead and one wounded as a result of a large explosion at a wastewater treatment works, as was reposted by the BBC.
On Thursday, December 3, firefighters were called to Wessex Water's premises in Avonmouth, Bristol, at about 11:20 GMT. According to witnesses, it was a "very loud explosion" that "shook buildings”, after which they saw about 10 ambulances driving to the scene.
Chief Inspector Mark Runacres from Avon and Somerset Police said the explosion happened in a chemical tank at a water recycling center. "The fire service led the rescue operation but sadly, despite the best efforts of all those involved, there were four fatalities,” the police stated.
According to official data, as a result of the explosion, four people ended up dead and one wounded. Three out of four victims worked at the station, and another person was a contractor at the plant. The fifth victim of the explosion was hospitalized with facial injuries, which are not life-threatening. The scene was fenced, with local people being urged to avoid the area. The authorities, however, said there is no threat to public safety in connection with the incident.