A police officer has been rushed to Great Western Hospital in Swindon tonight with suspected nerve agent poisoning. The A&E department is on lockdown, with staff and patients barred from entering or leaving. Two officers stand guard outside as medical teams scramble to manage the crisis.
The officer is now being transferred to Salisbury District Hospital, which has specialist testing facilities. Meanwhile, ambulances are being diverted to other hospitals as doctors await urgent blood test results.
Hospital on Lockdown as Police Officer Falls Ill
Great Western Hospital has sealed off its Accident and Emergency unit following the mysterious illness. Patients are held inside while police maintain a strong presence outside. The severity of the officer’s condition remains unclear but there are fears of nerve agent exposure.
Salisbury Hospital Takes Over as Specialists Step In
A spokesperson for Salisbury District Hospital said: “A police officer attended Great Western Hospital this evening for medical advice in connection with the ongoing incident. There is nothing to suggest any wider risk to the hospital or public.”
They added: “The individual is now being taken to our hospital where we can carry out the appropriate specialist tests. We have treated several members of the public who reported health concerns since this incident began, but none have required treatment.”
Public Risk ‘Remains Low’ Says Officials
Health chiefs, including Public Health England, have reassured the public that the wider risk remains low. The investigation is ongoing, as emergency services remain on high alert across the region.
