This is why Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth was evacuated today

A POPULAR shopping centre in Portsmouth was evacuated earlier today.Â
Gunwharf Quays, in Portsmouth. Picture: Gunwharf Quays / GraylingGunwharf Quays, in Portsmouth. Picture: Gunwharf Quays / Grayling
Gunwharf Quays, in Portsmouth. Picture: Gunwharf Quays / Grayling

Workers and visitors exited Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth earlier this morning as part of a planned drill. 

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The procedure was aimed at emulating a real evacuation, in the event of an incident. 

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Gunwharf Quays, in Portsmouth. Picture: Gunwharf Quays / GraylingGunwharf Quays, in Portsmouth. Picture: Gunwharf Quays / Grayling
Gunwharf Quays, in Portsmouth. Picture: Gunwharf Quays / Grayling

Yvonne Clay, senior marketing manager at Gunwharf Quays, said: '˜As part of our regular health and safety training, we conducted a planned evacuation this morning.

'˜This is now complete and the centre is open as usual.'