Two dead after house explosion in Frenchay

Two people have died in an explosion at a property in Sterncourt Road during the early hours of Sunday.

A major incident has been declared by Avon and Somerset police, with the property being in Frenchay which is a South Gloucestershire village on the outskirts of Bristol.

The incident was first reported at around 6:30am, with a cordon put in place.

Officers are carrying out enquires throughout today at a property in Speedwell.

The police say there is not believed to be significant damage to other properties.

Avon and Somerset police stated:

"Given the recent change to the UK threat level, we would like to reassure the public from the outset we are not treating this as a suspected terrorist incident.

We ask people not to speculate around the circumstances and continue to encourage the public to avoid the area while emergency services respond to this incident."

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