Four dead in explosion at waste water treatment works in UK

Four dead in explosion at waste water treatment works in UK

The scene in Avomouth, Bristol, as fire crews, police and paramedics responded to a large explosion Picture: Ben Birchall/PA

Four people have died following an explosion at a waste water treatment works near Bristol in the UK.

A major incident was declared at Wessex Water’s Bristol water recycling centre in Kings Weston Lane, Avonmouth, after reports of a “large explosion” on Thursday.

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