Emergency services

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A27 lane closure in place after collision on busy road

A vessel had to be rescued after running into difficulty near Gosport amid difficult conditions.

Lifeboat crews rescue vessel while contending with 'thick heavy fog'

Adam was stuck on Eastney Point overnight

Locals stranded on Eastney Point after protest

Emergency services have attended Eastney with part of the marina locked down due to an ongoing incident

Breaking 'It is chaos' - Emergency services flock to Eastney

Emergency services rushed to the scene

Vehicle catches fire on major A-road as update shared

Cookie the dog was saved by firefighters after getting his head stuck in a garden breezeblock.

Dog rescued after getting head stuck in breezeblock while chasing fox

The derelict care home was destroyed in the fire.

Second arson arrest made after fire which gutted a former care home

Port Solent’s 999 Family Fun Day 2025

Families have the chance to get up close to emergency service vehicles

Emergency services have rushed to an incident in Tamworth Park, Baffins.

Emergency services rush to incident in Portsmouth park

Haslar Immigration Removal Centre

Government urged to lift secrecy over Haslar removal centre plans

Lifeboat and ambulance crews rushed to treat a jet skier who suffered a serious head injury off the coast of the Isle of Wight. He was brought to Stokes Bay for treatment.

Jet skier suffers 'serious head injury' in water - lifeboat called

Sam King in hospital with his wife and daughter

Man given CPR by his 9-month-pregnant wife thanks emergency services

Gorse Fire at Headon Warren, West Wight

Firefighters to work throughout the night to tackle a huge gorse fire

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Traffic delays in Hilsea following crash

A motor boat and a yacht crashed into each other in the Solent today, believed to have been caused by harsh sunlight. GAFIRS crews rushed to the scene.

Motor boat and yacht crash into each other - glaring sun blamed

Queen Alexandra Hospital in Cosham

'Critical incident' declared at QA following the failure of chillers
Hampshire is preparing itself for another scorcher tomorrow as today’s bumper temperatures smashed through the 40 degree barrier.
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Further down the track, wheel timbers are also being replaced at St George's near Portsmouth Harbour Station.

Person 'taken to a place of safety' following 'incident' at station

Pictured is Nick Davis and Matthew. Pictured by Alec Chapman

Work of the emergency services showcased at 999 Day - pictures

Trains will not be serving Cosham Railway Station "until further notice" as firefighters continue to tackle a blaze in Portsmouth Road.

No trains serving railway station 'until further notice' due to fire

Smoke can be seen pouring from a flat in Cosham as the public are warned to avoid the area.

Smoke billows from flat as public warned to 'avoid' fire

The crash took place on the B2177 Southwick Road, near North Boarhunt

Motorbike rider hospitalised with serious injuries following crash

Road closure on Hayling Island

Road closure on Hayling after collision between a car and a lorry

Emergency services and lifeboats at Gosport Marina

Lifeboats gather in the Solent to share emergency rescue experience

Harry Wild, 29, of Partridge Gardens, Waterlooville was sentenced to 54 weeks in prison.

'Significant sentence' handed to man who assaulted a police officer

Emergency services responded to a serious medical incident in Southsea over the bank holiday weekend.

Serious medical incident prompts considerable emergency response

Police close the road after a collision in Victoria Road South

Collision between a scooter and a vehicle results in minor injuries

Officers from Sussex and Kent Police carried out a joint operation in the West Kent area, executing a PACE search warrant as part of ongoing work to tackle recent rural burglaries affecting Sussex communities.

Man dies in Winchester vehicle fire as police appeal for witnesses
Man in his 40s dies in vehicle blaze
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Pictured: Fratton Railway Station in 2021

'Abusive man' sparks police callout to railway station 'incident'

The A27 near Chichester is partially blocked following a crash.

Recap: Lorry hits motorway central reservation

A lorry has burst into flames in Anchorage Road, Hilsea.

Road closed in both directions after lorry bursts into flames

The force said that theft of machinery, fuel and crops, plus the damage caused by off road bikes and quads, is causing “misery” to those living in rural areas.

Man in his 20s dies after horror crash on the A3

The vehicle fire took place on the A27 eastbound at Havant Bypass.

Car engine ablaze on major carriageway as crews tackle vehicle fire

The surrounding streets near North End Avenue have been cordoned off.

LIVE: Major emergency services response after chemical spill

Police have closed off the streets around North End Avenue on Wednesday, February 25.

Pictures from the scene as roads closed due to chemical spill

Police have cordoned off Eastney Esplanade from the Tenth Hole to Southsea Rose Garden.

Updates as seafront cordoned off due to suspected ordnance

A flood warning has been issued for the seafront in Hayling Island, with residents warned to stay away.

Warning to "avoid seafront" as flooding expected to hit

A teenager suffered a serious arm injury after his moped crashed on Hambledon Road, Waterlooville on Tuesday, January 13.

Teenager suffers serious arm injury after moped crash

Police are appealing for information following a fatal crash on a Fife road.

A31 to be closed for "some time" after serious crash

A multi-vehicle crash on the A3 caused 30 minute delays and a three miles of congestion on Monday, December 8.

Lanes open after crash caused three miles of congestion

Roofing experts have issued a warning to homeowners after a month of rainfall in 24 hours.

Roofing experts warn homeowners after a month's rainfall in 24 hours

A collision between a car and an e-scooter occurred on Sunday, November 30 with the rider suffering minor injuries.

E-scooter rider suffers injuries after collision with car

Mum and daughter, Debbie Wood and Jordan Cummings, work together at the Hinhead Tunnel.

"We love it" - meet the mum and daughter helping to keep roads safe

Work underway on the lighting at the Hindhead Tunnel

Fascinating peek behind the scenes of the Hindhead Tunnel Control Room

Amy Cruise, director at B&A Transport Services Ltd and Flavian Obiero, tenant farmer at Tynefield Farm.
Picture: Sarah Standing (061025-895)

Fears raised after spate of incidents at derelict caravan park

Fareham Railway Station in Station Road, Fareham.

Emergency services scrambled to "incident" - all train lines reopened

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) undertook an unannounced assessment of the urgent and emergency care services at QA Hospital on 6, 7, and 10 May 2025.

QA's emergency services "requires improvement"

Traffic delays on the M275 on October 1

Delays clear on the M275 in Portsmouth after earlier gridlock

Road reopens after concern for the welfare of a woman on a bridge

It comes as UK motorists apologise at the scene of an accident - despite not being at fault

Drivers risk insurance claims for doing this one thing, expert warns

"Please avoid the area" - Police at the scene of A3 road closure

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Lanes open on M27 after emergency crews attend crash

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Two people were injured following a crash on the M27. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 040522-26)

Two people injured with one hospitalised following "serious" crash

National Highways have announced a number of overnight closures on the M27 due to improvement works.

"Serious" crash on major motorway - debris strewn on road

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