Residents back home as explosion scene made safe
Residents of a Bristol neighborhood have been allowed to return home after an explosion at a house in Sterncourt Road, Frenchay, killed two people and injured three others. The incident, described as 'suspicious' by Avon and Somerset Police, occurred during a domestic-related call shortly before 06:30 BST on Sunday. Police have reduced the cordon and are not seeking anyone else in connection with the blast, which remains under investigation.
- ▪A man and woman died in the explosion at a house in Sterncourt Road, Frenchay.
- ▪Three others, including a child, were taken to hospital with minor injuries.
- ▪Police conducted inquiries at a linked property in Speedwell and have confirmed they are not looking for any other suspects.
- ▪The explosion happened minutes after police were called to a domestic-related incident.
- ▪The house where the blast occurred remains behind a cordon with a forensics tent set up outside.
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Residents back home as explosion scene made safe14 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleClara BullockBristolBBCThe home where the explosion happened can be seen from the reduced cordonResidents who had to evacuate a residential area of Bristol after an explosion left two people dead and three others injured have been told they can return home.Police were called to a house in Sterncourt Road, Frenchay, for a domestic-related incident minutes before the blast at about 06:30 BST on Sunday.A man and woman died and a man, woman and child were taken to hospital for treatment to minor injuries following what Avon and Somerset Police described as a "suspicious" explosion.
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