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A witness reported hearing a “very loud explosion” that “shook buildings”, and another said they saw “around 10 ambulances driving to the scene”.

Police have declared a major incident and are investigating the circumstances of the blast.

 

Avon Fire and Rescue Service said there were multiple casualties, although it could not say how many.

Avon and Somerset Police said: “An explosion is believed to have occurred involving one of the chemical tanks at Wessex Water’s Bristol water recycling centre.

 

“A rescue operation was subsequently led by the fire service, involving five appliances and two turntable crews and we can confirm there have been a number of casualties.”

Jawad Burhan, who took a photo appearing to show a tank that had exploded, said there was a “helicopter looking for missing people”.

 

“I heard the sound, I’m working beside the building in another warehouse.

“After 10 minutes I saw the helicopter coming and the police,” he added.

“Multiple casualties” have been reported after a large explosion at a waste water treatment works.

Firefighters were called to Wessex Water’s premises in Avonmouth, Bristol, at about 11:20 GMT.

Emergency services are leading a rescue operation. The blast is thought to have involved a chemical tank, police said.

A witness reported hearing a “very loud explosion” that “shook buildings”, and another said they saw “around 10 ambulances driving to the scene”.

Police have declared a major incident and are investigating the circumstances of the blast.

Live: Latest updates from Avonmouth water treatment blast

Avon Fire and Rescue Service said there were multiple casualties, although it could not say how many.

Avon and Somerset Police said: “An explosion is believed to have occurred involving one of the chemical tanks at Wessex Water’s Bristol water recycling centre.

“A rescue operation was subsequently led by the fire service, involving five appliances and two turntable crews and we can confirm there have been a number of casualties.”

Jawad Burhan, who took a photo appearing to show a tank that had exploded, said there was a “helicopter looking for missing people”.

“I heard the sound, I’m working beside the building in another warehouse.

“After 10 minutes I saw the helicopter coming and the police,” he added.

“Multiple casualties” have been reported after a large explosion at a waste water treatment works.

Firefighters were called to Wessex Water’s premises in Avonmouth, Bristol, at about 11:20 GMT.

Emergency services are leading a rescue operation. The blast is thought to have involved a chemical tank, police said.

A witness reported hearing a “very loud explosion” that “shook buildings”, and another said they saw “around 10 ambulances driving to the scene”.

Police have declared a major incident and are investigating the circumstances of the blast.

Live: Latest updates from Avonmouth water treatment blast

Avon Fire and Rescue Service said there were multiple casualties, although it could not say how many.

Avon and Somerset Police said: “An explosion is believed to have occurred involving one of the chemical tanks at Wessex Water’s Bristol water recycling centre.

“A rescue operation was subsequently led by the fire service, involving five appliances and two turntable crews and we can confirm there have been a number of casualties.”

Jawad Burhan, who took a photo appearing to show a tank that had exploded, said there was a “helicopter looking for missing people”.

“I heard the sound, I’m working beside the building in another warehouse.

“After 10 minutes I saw the helicopter coming and the police,” he added.

A witness reported hearing a “very loud explosion” that “shook buildings”, and another said they saw “around 10 ambulances driving to the scene”.

Police have declared a major incident and are investigating the circumstances of the blast.

Live: Latest updates from Avonmouth water treatment blast

Avon Fire and Rescue Service said there were multiple casualties, although it could not say how many.

Avon and Somerset Police said: “An explosion is believed to have occurred involving one of the chemical tanks at Wessex Water’s Bristol water recycling centre.

“A rescue operation was subsequently led by the fire service, involving five appliances and two turntable crews and we can confirm there have been a number of casualties.”

Jawad Burhan, who took a photo appearing to show a tank that had exploded, said there was a “helicopter looking for missing people”.

“I heard the sound, I’m working beside the building in another warehouse.

“After 10 minutes I saw the helicopter coming and the police,” he added.

 

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