BREAKING: Portsmouth city centre road closed due to flood

A road has been closed off in Portsmouth city centre because of a flood in a university building.

White Swan Road has been shut to traffic while staff from the city council and University of Portsmouth - which has a building adjoining the road - try to fix the problem.

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A university spokeswoman said the flood was in the St Michaels Building, but that no staff or students had to be evacuated as a result.

It is not yet known what caused the leak.

Hampshire Constabulary said it received a call just before 12pm but was not needed to attend.

More to follow.

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