A collision involving a cyclist and a car has resulted in the blockage of a road in Freshwater this evening (Tuesday).
Emergency services responded to the West Wight incident. just off Middle Road, at around 18:20.
The collision has involved a cyclist and a red Mini.
2 ambulances are in attendance and are currently working to support what is believed to be 1 injured person.
The condition of the person is believed to be serious, but not life-threatening. The car has a clear ‘bullseye’ on the windscreen, indicating the severity of the impact.
UPDATE WEDNESDAY – A man in his 60s sustained a serious leg injury in the smash, Police have confirmed.
The driver of the Mini has had his driving licence revoked.
Read more at https://www.islandecho.co.uk/pensioner-has-licence-revoked-after-smashing-into-cyclist-in-freshwater/.
Everyday accidents on Island roads
when will the authorities wake up and realise
how UNSAFE Island Roads are!
Today SGN were shirking nr Marshcombe Shute Brading
and vehicles travelling from Sandown towards Brading
kept jumping traffic lights
TRAFFIC LAW AND SAFETY ON THE ISLAND IS SH*T
At least in New York Police control traffic, back in the day
they did in the UK
Thoughts are with the injured person and hoping you have a good recovery.
2 ambulances for just one cyclist.
No wonder other people are waiting 4, 5, 6 or more ambulances!
I guess if it was you who was lying in the road you wouldn’t mind 2 ambulances coming to help! ‘just’ one cyclist! shame on you.
Don’t think your getting the point. Two ambulances one injured person..read it slowly so you might understand.
Either nothing better to do or poor communication!
Cyclists are an inconvenience on these narrow island roads.
Cars are an inconvenience on these narrow island roads.
The most annoying thing is when Lycra clad numpties
cycle side by side holding each others hands.
DON’T CYCLE ALONG THE MILITARY ROAD ON
SATURDAYS OR SUNDAYS
It’s like Numptyville
The island encourages cycling BUT WHERE ARE THE CYCLING
LANES!!
More bad driving on the Iow
But by whom ?
Yes, we don’t know the facts in this case yet, but in general motorists here drive without basic safety in mind!
Where’s your data to back this up?
I blame the Audi driver