Eye-witnesses reported seeing police officers, firefighters and ambulance crews at Marine Parade this morning (Saturday, December 17).
According to traffic reports, Marine Parade is partially blocked eastbound at West Street.
Video footage from the scene shows an air ambulance taking off from the beach. Click here to see more pictures from the scene.
Residents took to social media to find out what was happening. One wrote: “What’s happened – we live doors away and can see a commotion.” Another person added: “Does anyone know what's going on, town is in gridlock.”
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