BEVERLY HILLS, December 03, (THEWILL) – A huge explosion which rocked a warehouse near Bristol has left several people injured.
Avon Fire and Rescue Service says there has been a number of ‘casulties’ following the ‘serious incident’ in the Avonmouth area near Bristol.
Fires from the explosion on King Weston Lane have been put out, a fire service spokesperson said, but the incident is ongoing and emergency services are at the scene.
Eye-witnesses reported emergency services rushing to the scene, with ‘at least ten ambulances’ along with police and fire crews heading to the scene.
A spokesperson of the Fire Service said: “We have been called to a large explosion at 11:22 in a warehouse in Avonmouth.
“Crews from Avonmouth, Southmead, Yate, Patchway, Kingswood and Temple are currently attending.
“We are joined by Avon and Somerset Police and Ambulance on site. The incident is ongoing.”
The fire service said they were aware of ‘casualties’ but could not say how many people had been injured in the incident.
A spokesperson for South Western Ambulance Service added: “South Western Ambulance Service is responding to a serious incident at premises on King’s Weston Lane, Avonmouth, Bristol.
“We have attended with multiple resources alongside fire service and police personnel.”
Avon Fire & Rescue Service are also on the scene.
