The coastguard is currently dealing with a serious incident

Emergency services are responding to a serious incident involving two men stuck in the mud this afternoon (Friday, May 29).

Firefighters are working alongside the coastguard, police and ambulance partners at an incident off of Whale Island Way in Portsmouth.

Crews from Southsea and Cosham, along with the water rescue team at Fareham, were called at approximately 4pm following reports of two men stuck in mud after their vessel overturned.

A spokesperson for HM Coastguard said the incident is “ongoing” and that coastguard rescue teams from Hill Head and Portsmouth are in attendance.

A Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson added: “If you're planning on going fishing or taking the paddleboard out this weekend, make sure you know the tide times and how to stay safe around mud.”