A car has landed on its roof in a 2-car collision on The Downs near Downend tonight (Wednesday), with the road now closed in both directions.
Emergency services are on scene at Downs Road where a Renault Clio and a BMW 1-Series have been involved in a crash – with the Clio coming to rest on its roof after having a wheel ripped off.
The incident occurred at just gone 22:00 and has prompted a response from Police, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service and the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service.
Debris has been scattered across the carriageway where it appears 1 of the vehicles veered onto the verge, approximately 50m from where it then came to a stop.
No serious injuries are thought to have been sustained.
Police have closed The Downs in both directions between Rowlands Lane and the Hare & Hounds pub whilst recovery of the vehicles involved is arranged.
It’s high time speed camera’s were installed
Islandwide.
Everyday speeding takes place on the island.
I was driving along Beaper Shute this afternoon
and 2 vehicles were travelling at ridiculous speeds
“They were going so fast my vehicle shook!”
An ST and a Subaru, something seriously needs to be
done to STOP speeding!
Enough is Enough
Yes spedd cameras at 50 yard intervals on every island road. That would put the council tax up by more than 4.99%
25 yards would be better
We just need to stop B’stards speeding!
You really talk right out of your ass don’t you
If you had your way and thank god you don’t, traffic would grind to a halt.
I reckon your one of these snails on the road that goes along at 15-20 mph, causing massive amounts of road accident behind you.
Why don’t you give everyone a break and keep your big mouth shut.
I am trying to make our roads a safe place for
everyone.
I can only imagine that you are one of the uneducated
Numpty’s who think it is ok to speed like a moron.
Bless you!
I hope everybody is OK.
I’m not saying they were, but people drive like idiots on this road. I’ve been harassed so many times for not driving like in in LeMans. Grow up, and slow down, and stop bullying people by tail gating them. It’s stupid and it could cost your life. Duh.
We need more law and order on our roads.
More wnaker car driving on the island ..at least off the road and charged..
1 less Numpty, but there are plenty of them!
Before emotion and hysteria take over, please note that the report contains no mention of excess speed. Any mention of such is pure supposition. For now, all that has been established is that a collision occurred and, fortunately, there is no mention of injury.
Speeding is rife on the island I am surprised
the Council Leader and Island MPs have not
seen how bad speeding is on the island.
They need to take a trip around the island and
see for themselves, they will be in for a shock
not to mention the Numpty’s who jump red lights.
It all happens on the Isle of Wight