Major incident on waterfront

A waterfront has been sealed off while the emergency services deal with what appears to be a major incident.

Emergency services on the scene of the incident in King's Lynn Picture: Chris Bishop - Credit: Archant

Police, fire, ambulance and coastguards have been on the South Quay, in King’s Lynn, this afternoon.

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Police have sealed off South Quay in King's Lynn as they deal with what appears to be a major incident involving all emergency services Picure: Chris Bishop - Credit: Archant

A spokesman said officers were first sent to what was descrbed as “a concern for safety” at West Lynn.

Fire appliances and ambulances are currently near Marriott’s Warehouse and the magistrates court, along with police and a forensic unit.

Emergency services on the scene of the incident in King's Lynn Picture: Chris Bishop - Credit: Archant

One man at the scene said he had seen emergency workers wearing hazmat protective suits.

Police and firefighters have also been seen on the opposite side of the river off Clockcase Road, Clenchwarton.

Norfolk fire service said it had earlier assisted police and coastguard with an incident at the Port of King’s Lynn.

Police, fire, ambulance and coastguard on the scene of the incident in King's Lynn Picture: Chris Bishop - Credit: Archant

King's Lynn incident. Picture: Fran Rumbelow - Credit: Fran Rumbelow

Incident on King's Lynn South Quay. Picture: Ben Phenix - Credit: Ben Phenix