Two People Die in House Explosion in Bristol

May 3, 2026, 16:40
UKWorld

Introduction

Police are investigating a big explosion at a house in Bristol. Two people died.

Main Body

The explosion happened at 6:30 in the morning on Sterncourt Road. Two adults died. Three other people went to the hospital. One person was a child. The house had no roof after the blast. Police think the explosion was strange. They called a bomb team to help. About 70 people left their homes. They went to a safe place to wait. Police are also looking at another house in Speedwell. This house belonged to the man who died. The police say this was not a terrorist attack. They are not looking for other criminals.

Conclusion

The street is still closed. Police are still looking for answers at both houses.

Learning

πŸ•°οΈ The 'Past' Secret

In this story, we see how to talk about things that already happened. Look at these changes:

  • Happened (from happen)
  • Died (from die)
  • Called (from call)
  • Left (from leave)

The Trick: Most of the time, you just add -ed to the end of the word to move it to the past.

Example: Call β†’ Called

But watch out! Some words are 'rebels' and change completely. They don't use -ed.

Example: Leave β†’ Left

πŸ“ Where & When

Notice how the writer gives details. They put the time and place at the end of the sentence to keep it simple:

  1. "...at 6:30 in the morning" β†’ (Time)
  2. "...on Sterncourt Road" β†’ (Place)

A2 Tip: When you tell a story, say WHO did WHAT, then say WHERE and WHEN.

Simple Pattern: [Person] + [Action] + [Place] + [Time] β†’\rightarrow Two people died in Bristol this morning.

Vocabulary Learning

police
officials who enforce the law
Example:The police arrived at the scene quickly.
investigating
looking into something to find out what happened
Example:The police are investigating the explosion.
explosion
a sudden burst of energy that makes a loud sound
Example:The explosion shattered the windows.
house
a building where people live
Example:The house was damaged by the blast.
Bristol
a city in England
Example:The incident happened in Bristol.
died
no longer alive
Example:Two people died in the accident.
happened
occurred or took place
Example:The accident happened at 6:30.
morning
the early part of the day
Example:It was a clear morning before the blast.
road
a path for vehicles and pedestrians
Example:They were on Sterncourt Road when the explosion occurred.
hospital
a place where people receive medical care
Example:Three people were taken to the hospital.
child
a young person who is not yet an adult
Example:One of the people was a child.
roof
the top covering of a building
Example:The roof was destroyed in the blast.
blast
a sudden, powerful explosion
Example:The blast caused extensive damage.
think
to have an opinion or belief
Example:Police think the explosion was strange.
strange
unusual or unexpected
Example:The police found the explosion strange.
bomb
an explosive device
Example:They called a bomb team for help.
team
a group of people working together
Example:The bomb team arrived quickly.
help
to give assistance
Example:The bomb team helped secure the area.
homes
places where people live
Example:About 70 people left their homes.
safe
protected from danger
Example:They went to a safe place to wait.
street
a public road in a city or town
Example:The street is still closed.