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Avonmouth explosion: Four killed in 'major incident' at water treatment works

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Four people have died following a large explosion at a water treatment area in Avonmouth, police have confirmed. A major incident was declared at Wessex Water's Bristol water recycling centre in Avonmouth, after reports of a "large explosion" at 11.22am.

This afternoon police said three Wessex Water employees and a contractor had died as a result of the blast. Another person suffered non life-threatening injuries.

The families of those who died have been informed, Chief Inspector Mark Runacres told a press conference at the scene this afternoon.

Eye-witnesses reported hearing a loud bang, seeing people running and ‘at least 10 ambulances’ rushing to what has been declared by police as a 'major incident'.

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