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Residents back home as explosion scene made safe

Residents back home as explosion scene made safe

Summary

Residents who left their homes after an explosion in Bristol can now return as the area has been made safe. The blast caused two deaths and injured three people, and police are investigating the incident.

Key Facts

  • An explosion happened around 6:30 am on Sunday in a house on Sterncourt Road, Frenchay, Bristol.
  • Two people, a man and a woman, died in the explosion.
  • Three others, including a man, woman, and child, were treated for minor injuries at a hospital.
  • Police described the explosion as "suspicious" but have not confirmed its cause.
  • Residents were evacuated but most are now allowed to go back home; some are still receiving help from the city council.
  • Police searched a related property in Speedwell linked to one of the victims.
  • The British Army’s bomb disposal unit helped with specialist searches as a safety precaution.
  • The explosion caused little damage to other nearby buildings.
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