"Emergency incident” results in mass evacuation by police at Wightlink’s Gunwharf port

A large police response is currently in attendance on Gunwharf Road dealing with the incident as ferry crossings are suspended.

The nature of the incident is not yet known but police have been contacted for information. Locals have reported seeing “mass evacuations” with the ferry port closed down.

A Wightlink spokesperson said: “Due to an emergency incident at our Gunwharf port, our Portsmouth to Fishbourne car ferry service is currently suspended and the port will be closed to any access as the area has been evacuated.

“The police are in attendance, and we will update customers as soon as we have more information. Please do not try to make your way to our Gunwharf terminal.”

Emergency vehicles have been spotted heading through the city to the scene.

We will update with more information when we have it.