Major Southsea road has been closed in both directions
and live on Freeview channel 276
Eastney Esplanade has been shut between Canoe Lake and St George's Road this afternoon.
Emergency services are said to be in attendance.
Portsmouth Roads tweeted: ‘Eastney Esplanade closed both directions from Canoe Lake to St George's Road - Emergency Services are in attendance.’
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