A road traffic collision on the main road from Godshill to Whitwell has resulted in the carriageway becoming blocked this morning (Wednesday).
The incident, which has occurred near Sheepwash Lane, involves a 4×4 vehicle towing a large trailer and a Southern Vectis bus.
No one is thought to have been injured.
Southern Vectis say that their Route 3 buses from Newport are now diverting via Shanklin and Bonchurch to Ventnor until further notice, with the Ventnor to Newport trips operating in the reverse direction.
UPDATE @ 09:44 – A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary has said:
“We were called just before 7.50am to a report of a collision involving a car and bus on Whitwell Road.
“The road has been closed at the Godshill and Ventnor ends while we attend with colleagues from the fire service and ambulance service.”
UPDATE @ 11:30 – Whitwell Road has now re-opened in both directions.
“The incident, which has occurred near Sheepwash Lane, involves a 4×4 vehicle but it is currently unclear what other vehicles have been involved, if any.”
I dont know about you, but it’s pretty clear to me. Big and Green with a number on it!
4×4 driver was speeding dangerously and lost control due to bus coming over way, remember slow down for corners! And yes I witnessed this.
I think its a well off driver in a 4×4 towing a very long trailer…are bus drivers are brill drivers yhuz us a rich guy in a flaming hurry as per usual..4×4 people think they own the roads
The original photo was a different one and the article did not mention the bus – but NOW does.
My comment was put on the original article.
The trailer with no number plate….. BIG job now for the police…….
Some of the comments on here are typical car driver responses I’ve driven coaches on the island and have to say that most of the southern vectis drivers are really good as they have some of the worst roads to navigate and when you add in the other road users it’s a hard job. Just because the bus is there doesn’t always mean that it was the bus drivers fault some other road users need to think about the way they drive.
I don’t see anyone blaming the bus driver. Someone actually witnessed the 4 by4 driver speeding round the bend.
Not the best road to be on, on the narrow side.
More bad driving on the Isle Of Wight
Totally agree with you
judging by the load in the trailer, it doesn’t look like an essential journey – i trust the driver of the 4 x 4 gets a fine.
Not everyone can work from home
people seem to drive like idiots along this stretch of the road ! buses just drive at you ! I always give – I like my cars paint work to much . this stretch of road isn’t wide enough for two big vehicles to safely pass .
it is crystal clear from the photo exactly who is at fault here. The bus driver is so close to the verge you couldn’t get a fag paper between the gap. The trailer, on the other hand, was clearly out of control, and way off line. SV bus drivers are on the whole excellent, IMHO.
Wrong way & a bit early for the tip
This stretch of road is bendy and narrow, the amount of times I have almost ended up in a hedge because people drive much too fast. Walkers, cyclists and horse riders use this road and drivers should always be aware and cautious as you never know what may be round the next bend.
Simple answer to whoever was at fault is drive to the conditions of the road and conditions and not to mention, how you were taught.