Traffic delays are increasing in the area

An ‘accident’ has been reported on a road in Portsmouth this evening amid a heavy police presence.

Emergency services have rushed to the scene in Victoria Rd North, Southsea, on November 10. It’s believed to be a road traffic incident, with the Google traffic map reporting that an ‘accident took place’.

One driver told The News: “Traffic is in standstill and I’m right by it. I didn’t see what happened but there are a lot of blue lights.”

The AA Traffic Map reports slow moving vehicles in Victoria Road North, Holbrook Road and Fratton Road close to the railway station. The incident is believed to have taken place on a zebra crossing.

Police vehicles and ambulances have been seen. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary have been approached for further details.