Blast in Dustbin Sparks Road Closures and Police Lockdown in Southsea
Southsea is on high alert after a small explosion rocked a dustbin on Southsea Common this lunchtime. Clarence Parade, Osborne Road, and Avenue De Caen have all been shut down as police scramble to secure the area.
Police Seal Off Area with Massive 100m Cordons
Emergency services swiftly put up cordons and police tape, blocking roads near the blast site close to Southsea Tennis Pavilion and Watkins & Faux. Vehicles and pedestrians are being redirected well away from the danger zone.
Officers are urging residents in nearby homes to stay on ground floors at the back of buildings, steering clear of windows for their safety.
Emergency Response Rushed to Scene
Several police cars and ambulances have been spotted outside the Portsmouth Pyramid Centre, but authorities have yet to drop any official updates. Meanwhile, Southsea Common remains cordoned off as probes into the cause of the dustbin blast continue.
Stay tuned for updates as this developing story unfolds.
