Tributes have been paid to a 16-year-old boy who was among four victims of an explosion at a water treatment works near Bristol.
Police named them as Michael James, 64, Brian Vickery, 63, Raymond White, 57, and Luke Wheaton, 16.
It is understood the teenager was an apprentice at Wessex Water.
The explosion at the firm's Avonmouth centre happened at around 11.20am on Thursday.
The blast involved one of the chemical tanks and the workers were on top when it exploded, police said.
North Bristol Rugby Football Club tweeted: "Such terribly sad news that one of our Colts, Luke Wheaton was tragically lost in the accident in Avonmouth yesterday morning.
"It's absolutely heartbreaking. All of our love & thoughts to Luke's family, team mates, coaches and everyone else that knew him."
Bradley Stoke Community School wrote on Facebook: "We were shocked and saddened to hear of the tragic passing of our former student Luke Wheaton yesterday in the Avonmouth tragedy.
"Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time."
It is understood that Mr James was a contractor at the site, while Mr Vickery and Mr White were staff of Wessex Water.
Police said a fifth person was injured and is recovering at home.
Officers are working with the Health and Safety Executive and chemical and mechanical experts to determine the cause.
Supt Simon Brickwood said the investigation "is likely to be ongoing for some time".
He added: "We appreciate the impact this incident has had on the local community and we thank those affected for their patience while our investigative work is carried out.
"The local neighbourhood policing team is available to address any concerns members of the public may have.
"I'd like to pay tribute to those involved in the emergency response, who have been at the scene throughout the night under very difficult and challenging circumstances."
Wessex Water's chief executive Colin Skellett said: "We are all absolutely devastated by what has happened.
"Our hearts go out to the family, friends and colleagues of those who lost their lives during the tragic event on Thursday.
"I know from the thoughts and comments I have received from so many, that this has affected the whole Wessex Water family.
"I know Avonmouth, I worked there for many years, and I know the people, some of whom have lost their lives during this terrible incident."
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