Explosion at a warehouse near Bristol
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We are joined at the scene by @ASPolice & @swasFT colleagues. The incident is ongoing.
— Avon Fire & Rescue Service (@AvonFireRescue) December 3, 2020
According to the BBC, fire and police forces rushed to the scene, as well as ambulances.
Emergency services at what’s been described as a large explosion near the recycling facility and water treatment works at Avonmouth. Details unclear so far. More @BBCNews and @bbcpointswest at 13.30. pic.twitter.com/ER0i8uVmWQ
— Andrew Plant (@BeebJournalist) December 3, 2020
The causes of the explosion remain unclear so far.