🚨 Major Incident Alert! 🚨
A fire broke out early this morning at Southampton General Hospital, prompting a major incident declaration. Emergency services were on the scene around 5:30 am, and while the blaze is now contained, the cause remains unknown.
🚑 Patients were quickly evacuated and taken to safety, with no reported injuries. Nearby roads are closed, and the hospital’s emergency department is only accepting life or limb-threatening cases. All outpatient appointments for today have been cancelled, and visitors are asked to stay clear for now.
🚧 If you’re heading that way, please be advised that roads around the hospital are currently shut. Staff arriving for work have parking available on site, ensuring they can continue their crucial efforts unhindered.
🩺 If you need non-urgent medical attention, please consider visiting other local services like the Urgent Treatment Centre at RSH or Lymington. Keep an eye on the hospital’s website and social media for live updates.
Stay safe everyone, and a huge thank you to the emergency services and hospital staff for their prompt and professional response! 💙