Avonmouth chemical tank explosion: 'multiple casualties' after major incident in Bristol
Telegraph, 03 Dec 2020
Fire and rescue services are responding to "multiple casualties" after a large explosion in a chemical tank in Avonmouth.
Crews from six different rescue teams responded to the incident, which occurred at 11.22am, near Bristol.
A major incident has been declared by police.
The explosion is believed to have involved one of the chemical tanks at Wessex Water’s Bristol water recycling centre.
A rescue operation has been subsequently led by the fire service, involving five appliances and two turntable crews.
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Crews from six different rescue teams responded to the incident, which occurred at 11.22am, near Bristol.
A major incident has been declared by police.
The explosion is believed to have involved one of the chemical tanks at Wessex Water’s Bristol water recycling centre.
A rescue operation has been subsequently led by the fire service, involving five appliances and two turntable crews.
Read more: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/12/03/avonmouth-explosion-emergency-services-called-major-incident/
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