Traffic diverted owing to NP Sea Lots fire

Police have diverted traffic from the highway near National Petroleum's (NP) Sea Lots headquarters to ensure the safety of drivers while firefighters extinguish the blaze.

The explosion and fire, which were reported at around midday on Friday, led to the evacuation of the building.

Police said eastbound traffic on the highway had been diverted to the Priority Bus Route through Abattoir Road, Sea Lots and westbound traffic diverted from the Maritime Flyover to the Priority Bus Route.

More as this becomes available.