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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Amy-Clare Martin

Major incident declared and patients evacuated after fire at University Hospital Southampton

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service was called to Southampton General Hospital at 5.30am - (PA)

A major incident has been declared and 200 patients have been evacuated after a fire broke out at University Hospital Southampton, causing significant damage.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service was called to Southampton General Hospital at 5.30am after flames were seen in the endoscopy unit.

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