Lincoln Hospital fire closes A&E department

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Several fire engines and police cars attended the fire at Lincoln County Hospital's A&E at about 04:30 BST

A fire has closed a hospital's accident and emergency department in Lincoln.

Lincolnshire Police tweeted: "Due to a fire at A and E in Lincoln hospital, it is currently closed until further notice, please avoid attending."

The fire started at about 04:30 BST but is now out and all fire engines are thought to have left. Patients are asked to avoid the A&E department, which remains closed.

The rest of Lincoln County Hospital is thought to be open.

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