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The Vanishing Woman of Southsea

Zebra Crossing, Southsea, Hampshire Apparition Modern

Southsea's Zebra Crossing on Elm Grove is a spot where the ordinary and the unexplained collide. A driver stopped to let a woman cross the road, noticing she was in her 30s or 40s, dressed in a short skirt and knee-high boots. As she began to cross, the driver heard the car behind sound its horn and glanced in the rearview mirror for a second. When they looked back, the woman had vanished into thin air. This bizarre incident happened in 2010 and remains a mystery.

Imagine being in a situation where someone is right in front of you, and then they just disappear. That's what happened to a driver at this very crossing. The incident was reported in 2010, but there's no information on any previous similar events. The lack of a clear explanation makes this case even more intriguing. The witness's account is credible, and there are no indications of any potential explanations for the disappearance.

Historical Context

The incident occurred in a residential area with a mix of old and new buildings.

Location

Location Details

Location Type
Road
Activity Types
Visual Audio
Witness Credibility
Single Witness
Threat Level
Harmless
Accessibility
Public Access
Date / Era
2010
Postcode Area
PO5

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