Emergency services are working to help free and treat the driver of a car that has overturned on a residential road in central Newport this afternoon (Thursday).
It was shortly before 12:50 that police, fire and ambulance crews were called to Sylvan Drive, where a dark blue Skoda Yeti has come to rest on its side.
The incident has happened directly outside Sainsbury’s supermarket.
The Isle of Wight Ambulance Service has mobilised a number of resources, but no serious or life-threatening injuries are thought to have been sustained.
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service has wholetime appliances from Newport and Ryde in attendance.
Police have closed the road in both directions, with local diversions in place.
Southern Vectis says its Route 38 and 39 buses are on diversion until further notice.
The cause of the crash has not yet been established.
UPDATE @ 13:40 – Island Echo understands that the single occupant who was once trapped inside the vehicle was freed by firefighters via the boot.
The driver is thought to have not suffered any injuries.
Bartletts are now on scene where they are working to recover the vehicle and reopen the road.
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