Pictures from the scene as emergency services shut down Portsmouth roads due to chemical spill

Gladys Avenue and the roads surrounding it have been shut down on Wednesday, February 25 as the fire service deal with an incident.

A Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Firefighters are currently on the scene of a chemical spill at a commercial premises on Gladys Avenue, Portsmouth. We ask that you avoid the area due to the number of fire engines on the scene, and that local residents close windows and doors.”

More details will follow on our live blog.

Find pictures from the scene below: