FIRE CREWS have been called to a house fire in Reading Road, Woosehill – and to help them tackle the blaze Police closed a section of the road. It has since reopened.
It was shut between the junction of Old Woosehill Lane and Old Forest Road due to an incident. Fire crews are urging the public to stay away from the area if they can.
The road has now reopened. Thank you for your patience #TVPlive
— TVP Wokingham (@TVP_Wokingham) March 22, 2018
Traffic was sent down Old Forest Road and Emmbrook Road as a diversion.
Thames Valley Police said in a tweet: “Our priority is to the safe management of the scene and emergency services in attendance.”
Traffic is heavy as a result and bus services have also been delayed.
Reading Buses said that because of the fire and the road closure, the Lion 4/X4 buses are unable to serve stops between Showcase Roundabout and Wokingham Station.
Courtney Buses are diverting the 128 towards Wokingham through Hurst Pond.
We will bring you more information when we have it.
ERT2, @SCAS999 & @RBFRSofficial are on scene at a fire in a domestic property on Reading Road in Winnersh. This is causing traffic delays whilst emergency services on scene deal with this incident. Please be patient! #ERT2 pic.twitter.com/4xc2oPH5tj
— TVP Wokingham (@TVP_Wokingham) March 22, 2018
Reading Road currently closed between junction of Old Woosehill Lane and Old Forest Road due to an incident
— Wokingham Borough Council (@WokinghamBC) March 22, 2018
Due to a house fire and resultant road closure, lion 4/X4 unable to serve stops between Showcase and Wokingham Stn.
— Reading Buses (@reading_buses) March 22, 2018
https://twitter.com/courtneybuses/status/976864884452405249
