There will be an investigation into the large explosion in Avonmouth that killed four people and left another injured.
The blast happened at 11.20am this morning (Thursday, December 3) at Wessex Water’s Bristol water recycling centre, in Avonmouth.
Wessex Water said it will be working with the Health and Safety Executive to "understand what happened and why" and union Unite said it "would support any investigation that goes ahead".
Unite have confirmed that it had three members of staff working at the site, all of whom were uninjured, but in a state of shock.
Steve Preddy, Unite regional secretary for the south west, said: “We can confirm that Unite has three members working at Wessex Water Services Ltd in Avonmouth.
“We have contacted them this afternoon and they are, thankfully, uninjured, although in a state of shock.
“Unite will be giving our members maximum support in the days and weeks ahead.”
The union issued its condolences to the families involved and said it would support any investigation that goes ahead.
Mr Preddy added: “Unite the union would wish to extend its deepest sympathy to the families of those employees who have lost their lives and as well as those injured in the explosion – our thoughts and solidarity are with all those affected by this tragic event.
“Unite would also like to thank the emergency services for their rapid, brave and professional response to this major incident.
“There will, in due course, be an investigation into this incident and Unite will contribute to any such inquiry.”
Wessex Water chief executive Colin Skellett said: “We are absolutely devastated that the tragic incident at our site earlier today has resulted in four fatalities.
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“Our thoughts are with the families, friends and colleagues of those involved.
“We are working with the Health and Safety Executive to understand what happened and why.”
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