Two killed and major incident declared after explosion in Bristol

A quiet residential street in Frenchay, Bristol, was shattered by a devastating explosion early Friday morning, leaving two people dead and the community in shock. Emergency services were immediately on the scene, cordoning off the area and evacuating nearby residents as a precautionary measure.

Avon and Somerset Police were quick to address public concerns, issuing a statement to reassure the community that the incident is not being treated as a suspected terrorist attack, especially given the recent change in the UK's threat level. This clarification aims to prevent unnecessary fear and speculation while the investigation into the cause of the explosion gets underway.

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Given the recent change to the UK threat level, we would like to reassure the public from the outset we are not treating this as a suspected terrorist incident.

The focus now is on supporting those affected by this tragedy and understanding the circumstances that led to the explosion. Police are conducting inquiries at a linked property in Speedwell, indicating a potentially wider scope to the investigation. While the immediate area remains secured, authorities are working diligently to provide answers and ensure the safety of the public, urging everyone to avoid the area and refrain from speculation as the emergency response continues.

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We ask people not to speculate around the circumstances and continue to encourage the public to avoid the area while emergency services respond.