Burrfields Road in Portsmouth reopen after concern for welfare of a woman on a bridge
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A busy Portsmouth Road has been reopened after emergency services attended an incident this morning.
Burrfields Road was closed near to the junction with Copnor Road on Tuesday, September 30 with police concerned for the welfare of a woman on a bridge. Police have now confirmed the road has reopened with the woman being brought to safety.
A Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary spokesperson said: “Earlier this morning, officers responded to Burrfields Road in Portsmouth following reports concerning the welfare of a woman on the bridge. Part of the road was closed while emergency services attended. The woman was brought to safety and the road has now been re-opened.”
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