Southampton traffic chaos after reports of crash on Platform Road

Ambulance statement in full

This was a collision just after 06:50 this morning between the ambulance and a car at the junction of Terminus Terrace with Canute Road/Platform Road whilst the vehicle was on blue lights on its way to an incident.

Once the crew alerted control to the collision, we then sent a paramedic team leader in a rapid response car and an ambulance to the scene.

The two members of staff, and one student paramedic, are uninjured but the vehicle has been taken out of service due to damage. The two occupants of the car are also uninjured and being taking home by Hampshire Police.

The incident that the team were going to was then responded to by another ambulance crew.

The ambulance was on blue lights on its way to an incident at the time of the crash, the ambulance service has confirmed.

While the crash may have been cleared, heavy traffic remains in the area following the crash.

The affected roads include Platform Road, Canute Road, Terminus Terrace, Central Bridge, Itchen Bridge and Royal Crescent Road.

(Image: NQ)

(Image: NQ)

(Image: NQ)

Police statement in full

We were called at 6.56am with reports of a collision involving an ambulance and a Volvo [on Platform Road].

No one was injured, and the road closures that were initially put in place by Central Bridge have since been lifted.

It's not been confirmed whether the ambulance was carrying a patient at the time.

No one was injured in the crash, police have confirmed to the Echo

The crash on Canute Road this morning involved an ambulance, it has been confirmed by police.

This picture taken by David Bally shows the scene, with the ambulance and another car involved. (Image: David Bally)

There are also long delays this morning on the Itchen Bridge, and backing up on Portsmouth Road, as you head into the city centre.

(Image: Google Maps)

The crash is near the junction with Canute Road.

 File picture of traffic on Canute Road (Image: NQ)

AA Traffic News is showing slow moving traffic in the area:

(Image: AA Traffic News)

There's travel disruption in Platform Road this morning following reports of a crash at the junction of Canute Road.

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