Man and woman dead and three others, including a child, injured after Bristol explosion

3 May 2026 • 11:54 PM MYT
The Independent
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Man and woman dead and three others, including a child, injured after Bristol explosion

  • A man and a woman have died following a suspicious explosion at a house in Bristol.
  • Three other individuals, including a child, were taken to hospital with minor injuries.
  • The incident occurred at approximately 6:30 am on Sunday in Sterncourt Road, prompting Avon and Somerset Police to declare a major incident.
  • Police are treating the explosion as suspicious but have ruled out terrorism.
  • Enquiries are also underway at a property in Speedwell, linked to the deceased man.

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