Southmead Hospital, in Bristol, was diverting new patients to alternative emergency hospitals. The power outage affected the Brunel building, where the hospital's emergency department is situated.

Multiple fire crews swarmed Southmead Hospital in Bristol this afternoon, Wednesday, January 29. Emergency services were seen outside of the hospital, with at least three fire engines at the scene.

They say the changes will save at least 12 more lives across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. The plans will see a new unit set up at Southmead Hospital to deal with all stroke ...