Fire crews have been called to a “hazardous incident” where a container is reported to be leaking chemicals on a vessel at Southampton docks.
Crews from St Mary’s, Winchester, Romsey, Redbridge and Cosham are attending the scene at Southampton docks.
Hampshire Fire and Rescue were called at 14.21 this afternoon.
There have been no casualties but a spokesperson said there is a cordon in place.
One container is leaking on board the Vecchio Bridge.
The ship is a twelve-year-old vessel measuring almost 295 by 32 metres.
A spokesperson for DP World Southampton said: “We can confirm that 14:20 a member of staff found a container to be leaking on board the vessel Vecchio Bridge.
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"As a responsible port operator we have robust procedures and initiated an action program straight away.
"We are working closely with the emergency services and details about the content of the cargo have been shared with them.
"The fire brigade is on site and monitoring the situation which is contained on board the vessel.
"As precaution, vessel operations on the Vecchio Bridge have been suspended. All other terminal operations are currently unaffected.”
More to follow.
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