Fire crews are attending the Royal Bournemouth Hospital as a precaution, a hospital statement has confirmed. Fire crews are attending the Royal Bournemouth Hospital as a precaution, a hospital statement has confirmed. University Hospitals Dorset has issued reassurance to patients, visitors and members of the public, saying the fire and rescue service is at the hospital as a “precautionary measure”, without giving details about what prompted the attendance. The trust said: “We are working closely with the emergency services and will provide further updates if required.” Its announcement, share
Fire crews are attending the Royal Bournemouth Hospital as a precaution, a hospital statement has confirmed.
University Hospitals Dorset has issued reassurance to patients, visitors and members of the public, saying the fire and rescue service is at the hospital as a “precautionary measure”, without giving details about what prompted the attendance.
The trust said: “We are working closely with the emergency services and will provide further updates if required.”
Its announcement, shared on social media, also thanked people for their understanding and cooperation, but did not include information about whether the attendance was affecting appointments, access to the hospital or any other services.
UPDATE 2200
University Hospitals Dorset has confirmed that fire crews have now been stood down and left the hospital site.
In an update following its earlier statement, the trust said: “The fire and rescue service has now been stood down and left the hospital site. Thank you for your understanding.”
