Portsmouth traffic: Man dies in Goldsmith Avenue, Fratton, after concern for welfare report - road reopened
and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565
This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary officers shut Goldsmith Avenue, in Fratton, yesterday afternoon. They were joined by British Transport Police (BTP) officers at the scene.
A BTP spokeswoman said: “Police were called shortly after 2pm yesterday (September 14) following concern for the welfare of a person near Fratton Railway Station. British Transport Police officers attended alongside Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary and worked to bring the person to safety.
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdNOW READ: Man dies in Goldsmith Avenue
"However, sadly, the person later died at the scene. The incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”
Multiple officers were deployed to the scene and a cordon was set up. At the time, A Hampshire police spokesman said: “We were called at 1.46pm to a report of a concern for welfare for a man on Goldsmith Avenue in Southsea.
“Police are on scene and the road has been partially closed. Please avoid the area at this time while we deal with the incident.”
Major traffic delays were caused as a result of the emergency incident. Goldsmith Avenue was shut between Fratton Bridge and the Fratton Way roundabout.
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide Ad
Portsmouth Roads, a traffic monitoring system run by Portsmouth City Council, said the road was reopened at 8.42pm.
If you are affected by any of the issues raised in this article you can talk to your GP, phone 111 or text SHOUT to 85258.
Alternatively you can call the Samaritans on 116 123, email [email protected] or visit the website. A list of local mental health services is available here.
Portsmouth and Hampshire Traffic Blog
Key Events
- Goldsmith Avenue is currently closed.
- Portsmouth Roads reports there is an ongoing police incident.
- People have been warned to avoid the area.
Police update on incident
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary have provided an update about the incident on Goldsmith Avenue.
Officers are responding to a concern for welfare report of a man.
The spokesman said: “We were called at 1.46pm to a report of a concern for welfare for a man on Goldsmith Avenue in Southsea.
“Police are on scene and the road has been partially closed.
“Please avoid the area at this time while we deal with the incident.”
The scene at Goldsmith Avenue
Two pictures from the scene at Goldsmith Avenue. It is believed that police are trying to help a man seen from a height.
Police incident
People have been warned to avoid Goldsmith Avenue due to an ongoing police incident.
Portsmouth Roads reports: “Due to an on going Police incident Goldsmith Ave is currently closed both ways between Fratton Bridge Roundabout to Talbot Rd - Avoid the area.”
Crowds in Fratton
Crowds are gathering in the Goldsmith Avenue area as police continue to handle the concern for welfare report.
Picture is the area opposite Priory School.
Police advice
Police are urging the crowds to disperse while they handle the situation.
Portsmouth Police reported on Twitter: “We are currently dealing with an incident in Goldsmith Avenue and the road has been partially closed.
“Please avoid the area at this time until emergency services have left the scene.”
Severe traffic delays in the Goldsmith Avenue area
Portsmouth Roads reports that motorists are facing severe traffic delays in the Goldsmith Avenue area.
They said: “Goldsmith Ave is now closed both ways from Fratton Bridge to Fratton Way Roundabouts - Avoid the area due to ongoing incident - Severe Traffic delays throughout the area and along Velder Ave, Rodney Rd and Milton Rd.”
Traffic update
Due to the ongoing emergency incident, traffic congestion is being felt across the city.
Wave105Travel reports: “Major traffic problems continue in #Portsmouth due to the ongoing incident.
“Also very slow inbound on #M275 through to the works on Marketway.”
Further traffic update
The police incident is continuing in Goldsmith Avenue and several parts of the city are being affected by severe traffic congestion.
Wave105Travel reports: “Goldsmith Ave #Portsmouth - Remains closed between Fratton Bridge & Fratton Way Rbts due to an incident. Severe congestion on routes into the City.
“Congestion through Copnor, Fratton, North End, Hilsea & Cosham. The southbound works on Marketway are causing queues back to M27.”
Traffic congestion
Bus routes are being severely impacted by the congestion.
Stagecoach South reports on Twitter: “Due to severe traffic congestion all our services in Portsmouth & the surrounding area are still experiencing delays up to 40 minutes. Our apologies.”