Tree falls on person in Havant sparking massive emergency service response

A tree has fallen on a person sparking a massive emergency service response.

Police were called at 12:55pm today to a report that a tree had fallen on a person in Leigh Road, Havant. The fire service and paramedics were also called to the scene.

One witness said: “It was a large tree. There were lots of emergency services. All we could see was paramedics and blankets around the tree.”

A police spokesperson said: “Emergency services attended and the person has been taken into the care of the ambulance service for treatment to a serious injury to their ankle.”

Storm Austen has caused disruption today with strong winds and heavy rain.