Major incident declared after fire at Southampton Hospital as patients evacuated
A major incident has been declared at University Hospital Southampton this morning following a fire - with patients evacuated.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service were called to Southampton General Hospital at 5.30am and the fire has now been contained, the hospital has said.
A spokesperson added: “Nobody has been injured as a result of the fire and patients in all affected areas have been evacuated to safe areas of the hospital.”
Roads surrounding the hospital have been closed by emergency services. Visitors are asked to stay away and all planned outpatient appointments are cancelled today.
Parking is being made available on site for staff who are coming into work. The Emergency Department is currently diverting patients away unless their condition is deemed life or limb threatening.
The hospital spokesperson added: “We are asking anyone requiring medical attention to use other services in the community including the Urgent Treatment Centre at RSH or Lymington. We will be keeping our website page and our social media channels updated.”