EMERGENCY services are on the scene of a concern for welfare incident in Sandbanks.
Police received a report raising concern for the welfare of a man at the chain ferry terminal in Ferry Road at 11.33am on Saturday, October 26.
Officers are currently on the scene with the ambulance service and Coastguard.
Read more: Multi-agency response at concern for welfare in Sandbanks
The slip-road to the ferry is currently closed while emergency services deal with the incident.
A spokesperson for Dorset Police said: “Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes at this time.”
As a result of the closure, Morebus said its 50 services are having to divert with delays of up to an hour expected.
Due to Police activity, Sandbanks Ferry is currently not operating. All 50 services are diverting Via Poole-Wareham-Corfe-Swanage. Delays of up to 1hr are expected.
— morebus (@Morebusco) October 26, 2024
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