Emergency situation declared, Portsmith

Police have declared an emergency situation following an incident in Portsmith this morning.

Emergency services were called to Portsmith around 9am following reports that some chemicals have been spilled.

Police have declared an emergency situation under the Public Safety Preservation Act at 9.37am and have cordoned off and evacuated the area between Spence, Bunda, Kenny and Sheridan Streets.

People are being asked to avoid the area if possible.

There is no further information available at this time.

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