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Person in distress on car park prompts road closure in Swindon town centre

byDaniel Jae Webb
4 September 2022 | 5.31pm
Person in distress on car park prompts road closure in Swindon town centre
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A Swindon town centre road has been closed as emergency services deal with an welfare incident.

Police and the ambulance service were called to reports of a person in distress on a multi-storey car park in Farnsby Street before 3pm today (Sunday, 4 September).

The person is understood to be sat on the edge of the Brunel West car park, and is suffering a mental health crisis.

At least eight police vehicles are in attendance, alongside an ambulance.

The one-way road is closed from Faringdon Road, with motorists diverted away from the area.

The incident could last several hours while 999 crews work to persuade the person down safely.

If you are struggling with your mental health, please reach out for support. Contact the Samaritans in confidence and for free, 24 hours a day 365 days a year, on 116 123. You can also visit our page of Mental Health Helplines to view a list of relevant organisations.

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