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A major incident has been declared after a fire at a hospital in Southampton.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service were called to Southampton General Hospital at 5.30am on Sunday and the blaze has now been contained.
Nobody was injured in the fire and patients in all affected areas were evacuated to safe areas of the hospital.
Roads surrounding the building were closed by emergency services.
Visitors have been asked to stay away from the area and all planned outpatient appointments have been cancelled today.
The hospital is currently diverting people away unless their condition is deemed life or limb threatening.
Parking has been made available on site for staff who are coming into work.
This is a breaking news story. More to follow.
