Statement: Incident at St. Michael's Hospital

7pm, Thursday 22 May

Professor Stuart Walker, Hospital Managing Director, UHBW said:

“Following a fire incident at St Michael’s hospital this afternoon, we can confirm that the fire has safely been extinguished.

“Thank you to our amazing staff who worked closely with the fire service to partially evacuate the hospital.

“The hospital, including the delivery suite, has now reopened to women who need to access our services and people with appointments tomorrow should attend as planned.”

 ENDS

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5.45pm, Thursday 22 May

 A University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust spokesperson said:

“We’re responding to an incident at St. Michael’s Hospital, we will provide a further update shortly.” 

ENDS