Police, fire and ambulance crews are all responding to a road traffic collision on Middle Road between Chessell and Tapnell this lunchtime (Christmas Eve).
A minibus and a people carrier are reported to have been involved in the collision on a bend in the road to the east of Tapnell Farm at Shalcombe.
It is unknown at this stage if anyone is seriously injured or trapped in either vehicle, although initial information suggests 1 person may be trapped.
Fire crews from Freshwater and Newport are currently en-route to the scene, with ambulances responding west from Newport alongside a number of Police vehicles.
UPDATE @ 12:50 – The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has arrived at the scene of the crash in the past few minutes. The incident has occurred at the junction with Broad Lane.
The road is expected to be closed in both directions for the next few hours.
UPDATE @ 13:35 – An elderly male has suffered potentially life-threatening injuries in this afternoon’s crash.
Firefighters have extricated the man from a Citroen Berlingo. He is now in the care of the air ambulance doctors and is expected to be flown to the Major Trauma Unit at Southampton.
UPDATE FRIDAY @ 18:50 – Police are appealing for information following the serious road traffic collision. View the appeal here.
What a tragic thing to happen But also especially being Christmas Eve, thoughts with all those involved And their families.
The stretch of road from Broad Lane to Wilmingham is potenally dangerous Thoughts to those involved this Christmas Eve .
Let’s hope not as bad as first thought. Please everyone slow down for Xmas.
Slowing down isn’t just for Christmas ! It’s for life ! Or the saving of it ! And safety of everyone ! Slow down full stop !
Maybe the council that purchased the land opposite many years ago could straighten this road to stop these very treacherous happenings?!
Drive safe it’s really not worth it – just to arrive at your destination is better – so sad
So sad – slow down and get to your destination safely
Lovely man, (neighbour ) hope he’s going to be ok