Two Adults Die After House Explosion in Bristol
Avon and Somerset Police treat incident as suspicious but not terrorist-related, evacuate residents from cordoned area
Quick Look
- Two adults have died following an explosion at a house on Sterncourt Road in Bristol.
- Avon and Somerset Police declared a major incident after the explosion occurred at approximately 6.30am on Sunday.
- The cause is being treated as suspicious, though police have confirmed they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident and are not treating it as a suspected terrorist event.
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Why It Matters
This is a developing story involving a suspicious explosion at a residential property in Bristol. Police have not indicated what caused the explosion but have ruled out terrorism and are not seeking additional suspects.
Two adults have died after an explosion at a house in Bristol. Avon and Somerset Police have declared a major incident after the explosion at an address in Sterncourt Road at about 6.30am on Sunday morning. The cause is being treated as suspicious, the force said. Police are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident and are not treating it as a suspected terrorist event. Residents living within an area cordoned off by police are being evacuated to a temporary rest centre.
Open Questions
- What caused the explosion?
- Were there any other injuries?
- What was the nature of the suspicious circumstances?
