Bomb squad called in as Queen Alexandra Hospital placed on temporary lock down
Police took the decision to cordon off the hospital and call in bomb disposal experts after the discovery of a suspiciously parked vehicle close to the main entrance.
During the incident, patients were advised to stay clear of all windows.
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Hide AdEmergency services were called to the scene at around 6.30 pm.
Cosham Fire Station dispatched two engines to the scene.
A spokesman for Cosham Fire Service said: ‘After we arrived at the scene, bomb disposal experts went in to deal with the vehicle. At 7.45 pm it was announced that it was a false alarm and the area was declared safe.’