Two killed in suspicious Bristol house blast as major incident declared
Two killed in suspicious Bristol house blast as major incident declared
Two people died in a Bristol house explosion as police declare a major incident; investigators say it is suspicious but not terrorism. Updates to follow.
Two people died after a house explosion on Sterncourt Road in Bristol this morning. Police declared a major incident and evacuated nearby residents as investigators treat the blast as suspicious, though not believed to be terrorism.
Emergency crews were on the scene around 6.30am, with a wide cordon in place as detectives collected evidence and spoke to neighbours to understand what happened. The area remained closed while specialist teams worked to secure the scene and establish any immediate risks to the public.
Detectives say there is no current evidence of a terrorist link, and inquiries will focus on the circumstances leading up to the blast. Forensic examinations and witness accounts will be key as officers piece together the sequence of events and determine what caused the explosion.
Residents affected by the incident described waking to the sound of a loud blast and the sight of flashing lights as police and firefighters worked through the morning. Authorities are urging anyone with information or dashcam footage from Sterncourt Road to come forward. Updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
