Two dead and major incident declared after Frenchay explosion

Author: bbc.comPublished on: May 3, 2026Country: United Kingdom

Crime & Law

Two dead and major incident declared after Frenchay explosion

Two people have died and a major incident has been declared following an explosion in Bristol on Sterncourt Road at around 06:30 BST. Avon and Somerset Police evacuated nearby residents to a temporary rest centre. While the incident is being treated as suspicious, authorities have stated it is not being considered a terrorist act.

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