Emergency services are attending a road traffic collision on Whiterails Road near Wootton this afternoon (Tuesday).
Persons are feared trapped in the wreckage of the 2-vehicle crash, which has occurred between Solent Grange care home and Butterfly World.
Police have closed the road in both directions between Wootton Common roundabout and Blacklands Lane, Staplers Road.
The Isle of Wight Ambulance Service and the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service have been mobilised to the scene.
A rescue dog – a black Lab – that is thought to have been inside one of the vehicles has run away from the scene. Locals are being asked to keep an eye out for the animal.
UPDATE @ 15:30 – A woman has been freed from the wreckage of the crash by firefighters and is now in the care of paramedics.
A Nissan Almera and an Audi A3 have been involved in the smash, which potentially involved a third vehicle also.
The road remains closed in both directions.
UPDATE @ 16:42 – 2 people have been conveyed to St Mary’s Hospital, although their injuries are not thought to be serious.
Recovery of the vehicles is taking place and the road is expected to re-open shortly.
UPDATE @ 17:23 – The road has now re-opened in both directions.
HTF did that happen ?
There was a fun day at the care home this afternoon, maybe alot more traffic in and out of there.
Martin’s question is extremely valid. The trouble is that it is rare to find out how these, all too many, accidents happen. Occasionally it comes out in a court case many months later, but generally not. It would be helpful to everyone if, after a suitable compassionate interval, the public were told what caused the accident so that people are made aware of what can happen
Has the rescue dog been found?
The dog has still not been found there is a team for people searching the area.
More bad driving on the I o w
Any news on the dog please? Has he/she been found yet?
I find it reassuring that more people seem to be concerned about the missing dog than the humans involved in the collision.
I’m also surprised not to see the usual comments demanding reduced speed limits or even traffic lights on this section of road.
I don’t understand all peoples everyone asking about dog Why doesn’t anyone ask about people? a dog can not be valued from people
“Why doesn’t anyone ask about people?”
possibly because the article states “2 people have been conveyed to St Mary’s Hospital, although their injuries are not thought to be serious”
so there’s no need to ask!
also the fate of the dog has not been confirmed, and generally dogs are nicer than people anyway.
Well said!
Yes I understand people’s concern about the dog but the people do matter, my mum was in this accident through no fault of her own and yes no serious injuries but still injured none the less and psychologically affected also , so maybe some sympathy for those hurt also wouldn’t go a miss!
Toby the dog has been FOUND!