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

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

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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.

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What was the location of the explosion mentioned in the text?

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How many fatalities were confirmed as a result of the explosion?

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What did the Prime Minister say regarding the incident?

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What actions did the police take regarding the cause of the explosion?

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What type of materials were stored in the tank that exploded?

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