Winchester city centre has been locked down today after a woman was spotted in distress on a railway bridge. Police have sealed off major parts of the city centre to manage the situation safely.
Key areas including Upper High Street, St Paul’s Hill, and Winchester Railway Station have been closed to the public. Officers from British Transport Police arrived at the scene following a call received at 11.34am.
In addition to these closures, Clifton Terrace has been cordoned off and police have taped off both sides of the railway bridge leading to the station.
The woman, whose age is not known, has been sitting on the parapet of the railway bridge for nearly two hours. Officers are maintaining constant communication with her, attempting to persuade her to move to safety.
The South Central Ambulance Service’s hazardous area response team is also present at the scene, prepared to provide assistance if needed.
A spokesperson for British Transport Police said: “We are concerned for the welfare of a woman and are doing everything to get her to a safe place.”
Winchester Railway Station remains closed, resulting in minor delays to South West Trains services passing through the area. Police are directing pedestrians away from the scene to ensure public safety.
Authorities have stated that more updates will be provided as the situation develops.
Originally published by UKNIP.
