On Friday, the Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester declared a critical incident in response to a vehicle collision with a power unit building on site. The collision occurred at around 4:00 PM GMT and has resulted in the power supply to certain portions of the hospital being affected. A statement from the hospital explained that backup generators are currently being utilized to ensure safe operations in these areas.
Authorities were immediately called to the scene of the incident and are working to manage the situation at present. The Hampshire Constabulary has not yet released any additional information about the incident. Meanwhile, the hospital has advised individuals to only seek emergency department assistance if their situation is, indeed, an emergency.
Despite the incident, the hospital is still urging patients scheduled for appointments to attend as normal. However, they have asked that individuals help support their efforts by ensuring the safe discharge of their loved ones once they are cleared for release. In the statement, the hospital emphasized that their primary concern is to ensure the safety of patients, staff, and visitors.
Further information about the collision and its aftermath will likely be forthcoming following the completion of the authorities’ investigation and hospital officials’ response. BBC South has encouraged readers to follow their coverage of the incident on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Individuals with any additional information to offer are being asked to submit their story ideas to south.newsonline@bbc.co.uk
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