1 person sustained serious injuries in a 3-car crash on Long Lane between Newport and Downend yesterday evening (Sunday), Police have confirmed.
As first reported by Island Echo, emergency services were called to Long Lane at just before 18:00 to reports of a serious road traffic collision.
The road was closed in both directions for several hours with the Collision Investigation Unit from the mainland drafted in to conduct on-scene investigations. Both Isle of Wight Ambulance Service and Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service also responded to the crash.
It has now been confirmed that a total of 3 vehicles were involved; a Ford Ranger, a Hyundai i20 and a Renault Megane. A property wall was also damaged.
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary say that 1 male suffered serious injuries.
Long Lane has now re-opened in both directions.
It is tragic the amount of accidents that take place on
island Roads.
It is about time IW Council and Island Roads made
our roads a safe place.
There are so many Roads on the island that need measures
put in place so speeding cannot take place.
Space out speed humps etc.
Driver was drunk and will probably lose their leg
All drink drivers need locking up, their are no excuses.
The NHS is overwhelmed with millions of people
awaiting treatment.
If drink driving, they should be billed for their treatment.
How about speed cameras
Oh I forgot they take the speed cameras away