Jedan od svedoka rekao je da se čula „veoma jaka eksplozija“ zbog koje su se zatresle zgrade.
Britanski premijer Boris Džonson na Tviteru je izrazio žaljenje zbog žrtava.
Deeply saddened to learn that four people have lost their lives in the water works explosion in Avonmouth. Our hearts go out to the victims and their families.
— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) December 3, 2020
Thank you to the emergency services who attended the scene.
Mediji su ranije objavili da je vatrogasna služba dobila poziv u 11.22 po lokalnom vremenu.
Tajms je naveo da je eksplodirao rezervoar sa hemikalijama u trenutku kada su se radnici nalazili na njemu.
BREAKING: Emergency crews are dealing with a large explosion at a warehouse in Avonmouth, near Bristol. There are reports of casualties.
— Sky News (@SkyNews) December 3, 2020
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