Portsmouth Hospital Declares Major Incident After Power Outage

Queen Alexandra Hospital closes emergency department and cancels some services due to unexpected power loss.

Patients advised to use NHS 111 or 999 for emergencies instead of visiting the hospital.
Phone lines and switchboards are down, affecting communication with the hospital.
On-site teams are working to restore power and ensure patient safety.
Appointments may be cancelled, but patients should attend unless notified otherwise.
The hospital assures that care continues for current patients despite the disruptions.