A338 closed as officers respond to a concern for welfare incident

Update: This incident has now cleared and the information below may no longer be relevant

The A338 Wessex Way was closed in both directions on Monday morning around Lansdowne Road in Bournemouth.

Officers have been responding to a concern for welfare incident and are urging motorists to avoid the area between Richmond Hill and St Pauls if possible.

Update 7.15am – the southbound carriageway has now reopened but northbound remains closed.

Update 7.38am – the road is now reopen in both directions.

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