Southampton General Hospital declares major incident after fire breaks out
A major incident has been declared at a hospital after a fire broke out.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service were called to Southampton General Hospital at 5.30am and the fire has now been contained, says the hospital.
Nobody was injured but patients have had to be evacuated from some areas of the hospital.
Roads surrounding the hospital have been closed by emergency services. Visitors are asked to stay away and all planned outpatient appointments are cancelled today.
Parking is being made available on site for staff who are coming into work.
The Emergency Department is diverting patients away unless their condition is deemed life or limb threatening.
A statement from the hospital said: “We are asking anyone requiring medical attention to use other services in the community including the Urgent Treatment Centre at RSH or Lymington.”