Emergency services have been called to a crash on Middle Road between Carisbrooke and Calbourne tonight (Friday).
Both Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service and the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service have mobilised a number of resources to the scene, to the east of Calbourne.
Police are also in attendance having been made aware of the crash at around 22:45.
Hampshire Constabulary is advising that the incident has occurred between Betty Haunt Lane and Rowridge Lane, with the road now closed in both directions.
Island Echo readers have reported a stream of blue lights responding out west through Carisbrooke, indicating the severity of the incident.
It is currently unknown how many vehicles have been involved and the state of any casualties.
Motorists travelling between Newport and the West Wight should avoid the area and divert via Forest Road.
UPDATE @ 23:55 – Just 1 vehicle – a Nissan X-Trail – has been involved in the crash, with the car leaving the road and overturning into a field.
Paramedics are currently checking over the 3 occupants of the 4×4, but it’s understood they have escaped any serious injury.
They were assisted from the overturned vehicle by firefighters, with 3 appliances – 2 from Newport and 1 from Cowes – and the Rescue Tender mobilised to the incident.
Middle Road has now re-opened with Police controlling traffic at the scene itself.
UPDATE SATURDAY – It has been confirmed that the 3 occupants of the vehicle suffered minor injuries and were taken to St Mary’s Hospital as a precaution.
Speed and rain maybe the cause
I was about to say, new year, new start….. But seemingly no change in the dreadful driving standards on the IOW. Looks like 2022 starts just as 2021 ended!
Either looking at mobile, satnav, going to fast however you look at it? What is it with people speeding around the Island? There is no need for it. I got overtaken going up Staplers road a 30 mile an hour zone. If you’re running late, then learn to leave earlier? Then maybe you’ll get to your destination safely. But then again this is the Isle of Wight where time is of no concern, just Isle of Wight time, meaning anytime.
You can,t park there sir…….