Residents in Ulwell Road have reported a significant presence of emergency vehicles, including six ambulances, two fire engines, and multiple police units.
The exact nature of the incident remains unclear, but authorities are urging the public to avoid the area as the situation develops.
South Western Ambulance Service said: “We were called at 5.20am today to an incident at a care home in Swanage.
“We sent a Hazardous Area Response Team, ten double-crewed ambulances and a significant number of additional resources.
“Two patients were conveyed by ambulance to Poole Hospital.”
The Gainsborough care home, run by Agincare, is believed to be the centre of the emergency response.
The retirement home is a 48 bedroom facility split over two floors, according to Agincare’s website.
Eyewitnesses have seen additional emergency services arriving via the ferry.
In addition, Morebus has reported delays to its services due to the ongoing disruption.
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