Firefighters battling 'car workshop fire' on Hayling Island as motorists warned to 'avoid the area'
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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service reports that a car workshop is currently ablaze. Crews from five stations have been deployed to the scene.
HIWFRS said: ‘We have around firefighters from @HaylingFire21, @HavantFire16, @Gosport18, @Hightown56 and @Eastleigh32 on the scene of a car workshop fire on Havant Road in #HaylingIsland. Please avoid the area to allow access for emergency services vehicles.’
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Hide AdWave105Travel reports there are delays on Havant Road while firefighters deal with a blaze near Yew Tree Road. ‘Havant Road, Hayling Island - Building fire being dealt with near Yew Tree Road,’ they reported on Twitter.
‘Lengthy delays throughout the area as a result.’ Traffic monitoring system ROMANSE reports that there are delays of up to 25 minutes, with Havant Road being blocked in both directions.
ROMANSE reports: ‘A3023 #HaylingIsland – Havant Road partially BLOCKED in both directions near Copse Lane due to a building fire (previously reported as RTI), approx. 25 mins delay southbound from Northney Road.’
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service have been approached for more details.
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