UPDATED: Emergency Services are this evening (Sunday) dealing with a serious road traffic collision on the A3055 Beapers Shute between Ryde and Brading.
Firefighters from the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service are currently working to free a 17-year-old male who has become trapped in a Classic Mini after the vehicle collided with trees lining the carriageway and came to a rest on its side.
The small red and black vehicle is approximately 2 metres into the wooded area and has landed on the passenger side.
Two fire appliances from Ryde Fire Station are in attendance alongside paramedics and Police, as well as an Isle of Wight Ambulance Service officer, indicating the seriousness of the incident.
Paramedics arrived on the scene at 17:50 following a 999 call from passing motorists.
UPDATE @ 18:10 – Beapers Shute has been closed at the request of Hampshire Constabulary with the junction of Carpenters Road, according to Island Roads.
The 17-year-old has been cut free from the wreckage and transferred to St Mary’s Hospital, Newport.
UPDATE @ 22:00 – Island Echo understands that the 17-year-old male, who has suffered minor injuries, is disabled and was being taken for a meal by a carer – the driver of the Mini – at the time of the incident.
UPDATE @ 22:15 – Beapers Shute has re-opened according to Island Roads.
