Four people have died and a fifth injured in an explosion at a water treatment works in Avonmouth

An explosion at a water recycling center in Avonmouth resulted in four fatalities, including three Wessex Water employees and one contractor. Witnesses described a brief but powerful explosion. Emergency services responded quickly, but unfortunately, lives were lost. The Prime Minister expressed condolences, and authorities ruled out terrorism. The site stored biosolids used as fertilizer. Wessex Water is cooperating with health and safety officials to investigate the cause.

Where did the explosion occur?

• A factory in Birmingham

• A power station in Manchester

• A water recycling center in Avonmouth

• A chemical plant in London

How many people lost their lives in the incident?

• Three employees and one contractor

• Three employees and two contractors

• Four employees and no contractors

• Two employees and one contractor

What did the police rule out as a cause of the explosion?

• Mechanical failure

• Terrorism

• Natural disaster

• Human error

What was stored in the tank that exploded?

• Radioactive materials

• Biosolids and organic matter

• Petroleum products

• Chemical waste

Which organization is working with Wessex Water to investigate the incident?

• Health and Safety Executive

• National Security Agency

• Environmental Protection Agency

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration