A crash between a double decker bus and a car has seen Police close Fitzroy Street in Sandown this afternoon (Sunday). A white Ford B-Max appears to have failed to give way at the junction of Leed Street and Fitzroy Street, which has resulted in a Southern Vectis Route 2 bus crashing into the side of the car. The incident on the notorious crossroads junction occurred at around 13:15, with the 13:08 Route 2 bus from Sandown to Ryde withdrawn. Thankfully, no serious injuries have been sustained in the crash and the bus was able to come to a stop before colliding into a wall. 
Police have closed Fitzroy Street from its junction with Melville Street for its entire length. Motorists should divert via Broadway. Recovery of the vehicles is being arranged and the road is expected to reopen in due course. The junction has seen a number of almost identical crashes over the years involving buses and even a Police van. UPDATE @ 15:29 – Fitzroy Street has now reopened to all traffic.
Earlier this afternoon Police and paramedics were called to a rear-end shunt on Newport Road, Lake. The passenger of 1 vehicle was checked over by the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service following the minor crash on the approach to Merrie Gardens Roundabout. The collision occurred shortly before midday and was cleared by 12:30. Police closed the road for a short time for all traffic heading towards Sandown. 
