A car has rolled and come to rest on its side, trapping the driver, following a 2-car crash in Nettlestone this lunchtime (Monday).
Emergency services are currently on scene at Nettlestone Green where a Mini Countryman and a Daihatsu 4xx4 have collided.
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is on scene alongside paramedics from the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service and Police.
The road has been closed in both directions whilst firefighters work to extricate the driver. Motorists should divert via Seaview.
The incident, which has occurred on the junction outside Nettlestone Primary School, happened shortly before 13:00.
Police are keen to stress to worried parents that the school is not involved in the incident in any way and all schoolchildren are safely in class.
UPDATE @ 13:30 – The occupants of the Mini, a family which includes a young child, have escaped any serious injury but are being checked over by paramedics as a precautionary measure.
Fire crews are still working alongside paramedics to extricate the male driver of the 4×4.
Crews on scene have been joined by a Tactical Officer from the fire service and an Operational Commander from the ambulance service.
Southern Vectis is advising of delays and diversions to Route 8 buses this afternoon.
UPDATE @ 14:00 – The driver has been extricated from the vehicle after spending around an hour trapped inside the passenger compartment.
He is being conveyed to St Mary’s Hospital for further assessment and treatment.
The road is expected to remain closed in the run up to, and during, the afternoon school pick up.
Hope every one is safe
I hope all are ok. I will just say when approaching the brow of that hill, cars have almost hit my car, several times. Suggest something needs to be put in place there as very dangerous…. They look left and see no vehicles then go to pull out and realise you are suppose to look both left and right and both again then pull out if clear….
There IS something in place – a give way sign. Have a look next time you’re passing.
Awww, My point exactly Ally…. Not a lot of people adhere to it though as per the collision today and near misses on hitting me. Not me that needs to look I know the road well it’s those that only look left when they get to the GIVE WAY sign, as I previously said they think it is ok to look left and just pull out… WYNIC.
Dizzy Doris strikes again
From the pictures, it looks like the Mini didn’t stop and give way at the T Junction.
Agree. Has advanced too far from the T-Junction for it to be a creep out.
In this rush rush world i think we all need to slow down a little and become a little more measured in our approach to things. Hope they`re all ok.
The gentleman who was pulled from the wreckage is my neighbour.
He is doing ok very shaken up, bruised, bloody and battered.
He is at home resting and is very upset about his car.
I will pass on your well wishes x