UPDATED: CAR ON SIDE IN NEWPORT TOWN CENTRE SEES EMERGENCY SERVICES CALLED

Emergency service personnel are on scene in Newport Town Centre this afternoon (Monday) where a car has come to rest on its side after crashing at a ‘notorious’ junction. Island Echo understands that the incident occurred near the Lugley Street and St James’ Street junction and has seen a Mini Cooper overturn, coming to rest on its side after colliding with another vehicle – believed to be a VW Transporter – using the notorious crossroads. Officers from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary are on scene alongside paramedics from Isle of Wight Ambulance Service, having been called at just after 12:00. A single Newport-based fire appliance is on scene too in the interests of scene safety. Motorists are advised to avoid the area for the time being. Southern Vectis Route 1 buses are currently diverting both inbound and outbound. UPDATE @ 12:40 – The occupant of the vehicle has been helped from the stricken motor and passed into the care of the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service. It#s understood local builders helped shore up the vehicle using wooden chocks. The road is expected to remain closed until recovery is arranged.