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Bristol Post
Bristol Post
National
Beth Cruse

Southmead Hospital A&E staff 'treated patients in the car park' after bomb scare

Staff at Southmead Hospital reportedly treated patients in the car park after they were evacuated due to a bomb scare.

Emergency services and a bomb squad were called to the hospital this morning (March 10) and people were advised to stay away from the area after a suspicious package was discovered. Avon and Somerset Police have since confirmed the incident was not 'terrorism-related' and a man has been arrested on suspicion of making a bomb hoax.

Responding to a post on Facebook by North Bristol NHS Trust, Stephanie said: "Massive well done to the A&E staff who are doing their best to keep everyone calm and treated in the car park.

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