This afternoon, police, fire personnel, and paramedics have all raced to West Street. Images show a massive pile of scaffolding that has fallen from a roof owing to high winds.
Emergency personnel have established a cordon, and the immediate surrounding area has been closed off to the public. According to Fareham Police, they are responding to a “injury-related incident.
‘Fareham Police are dealing with an injury-related incident on West Street in Fareham,’ the agency tweeted. ‘A multi-agency event involving all emergency services on the spot.
This morning, the Met Office issued a yellow wind warning. This is in effect until 8 p.m.
West or northwest winds are likely to increase Wednesday morning and then remain strong for much of the day,’ added the forecaster. ‘Gusts of 40-50 mph are forecast across the warning area, with gusts of up to 60 mph possible in coastal regions. The powerful winds will be accompanied by heavy rain or showers.
Emergency personnel have established a cordon, and the immediate surrounding area has been closed off to the public.
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