Bristol Royal Infirmary: University Hospitals Bristol and Weston declares critical incident after power outage

A Bristol hospital has declared an internal critical incident following a power outage. Bristol Royal Infirmary has reportedly been evacuated following the incident, with firefighters being rushed to the scene.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston said the incident has affected a number of its hospitals in the city centre. It said on X: “We are asking the public not to attend our hospitals until the incident is resolved. Please use alternative services in the area. Anyone needing urgent medical help should contact NHS 111.”

Avon Fire and Rescue Service said there are currently 10 appliances in attendance outside the Bristol Royal Infirmary on Upper Maudlin Street. Police can also be seen on horse back clearing people from the scene.

In an update issued on Friday evening, University Hospitals Bristol and Weston said a number of their hospitals “continue to be affected by a power outage.” However, their adult Emergency Department is closed to new patients and their children's Emergency Department is still open. It added: “We continue to keep patients and colleagues safe. Please do not visit and consider alternative services. Call 999 if you have a life threatening emergency, or NHS 111 if you need urgent medical advice”.