Residents Evacuated After Loud Bang in Bristol Sparks Police Response
Bristol residents told to take cover in pub as cops swarm after 'loud bang' in house
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Residents in Frenchay, Bristol, UK, were evacuated to a local pub after loud bangs were reported from a nearby house. Avon and Somerset Police have cordoned off the area, and emergency services, including the bomb squad, are investigating the incident, which has left locals uncertain about returning home.
- 01Residents evacuated to Snuff Mill Harvester pub due to loud bangs.
- 02Avon and Somerset Police have cordoned off Sterncourt Road.
- 03Witnesses reported seeing smoke and hearing explosions.
- 04Up to 70 people are currently sheltered at the pub.
- 05Emergency services, including the bomb squad, are on-site.
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In a developing situation in Frenchay, Bristol, UK, residents were evacuated from their homes after reports of loud bangs coming from a house on Sterncourt Road. Avon and Somerset Police established a cordon around the area and advised locals to avoid the vicinity. Witnesses described hearing an explosion around 6:30 AM and reported smoke rising from the house. Emergency services, including the bomb squad, are currently investigating. Up to 70 residents have taken refuge in the nearby Snuff Mill Harvester pub, which has temporarily closed to the public but is providing free food and drinks to evacuees. The situation remains fluid, with police asking for patience as they work to ensure community safety.
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The incident has disrupted the lives of local residents, forcing them to evacuate and seek shelter temporarily.
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