EMERGENCY services are attending an incident in Poole town centre after a woman reportedly fell from the flyover.
A concern for welfare of a woman was reported to police at 10.28am on July 3 on the Towngate bridge in Poole.
It was later reported that the woman had fallen from the flyover.
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Police have blocked the road between The George roundabout and Asda supermarket, off Holes Bay Road.
Morebus have also diverted services.
Route ONE - Due to a welfare incident, Route ONE is not able to serve Poole Rail Station and Serpentine Lane at present. ^LW
— morebus (@Morebusco) July 3, 2024
A spokesperson for Dorset Police said: “At 10.28am on Wednesday 3 July 2024, we received a report of the concern for welfare of a woman on the Towngate bridge in Poole town centre.
“It was subsequently reported that the woman had fallen from the flyover.
“Officers are currently in attendance with the ambulance service.
“The road is currently closed between The George roundabout and the Asda supermarket.”
Samaritans can be contacted for free on 116 123, or via email on jo@samaritans.org.
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