A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital with a potentially serious injury following a collision with a bus in Merstone this afternoon (Thursday).
Emergency services were called to the scene at around 16:15 following reports of a collision involving a motorcycle and a bus.
The rider of the motorcycle sustained injuries described as potentially serious, although they are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing. They were taken to hospital for treatment.
No injuries were reported among those travelling on the bus.
The incident resulted in disruption while emergency services dealt with the collision, but Merstone Lane has now fully reopened.
Just going to say two things, one Merstone Lane is too narrow really for double decker buses and two I’ve seen how motorcyclists travel that lane. You’ve got that blind corner that makes accidents more probable
My thoughts exactly, letting large buses go down such a
lane.
It says a lot about planning / routing buses.
After all it is the Isle of Wight, so what does one expect.
Hardly the brightest bunch when it comes to Road Safety.
No bus company would have a licence if road safety wasn’t their number one priority.
The evaluation of roads, structure, width and feasibility is determined by the Traffic Commissioner.
If a road has a central line, it’s two way passable. No line… single file, give and take. That applies to all traffic, not just large vehicles.
Most rural roads contain both. The IOW is not an urban city. Our classification is ‘mainly, predominantly rural’.
There would be a very long walk along many many unlit country roads for children, elderly, infirm if they didn’t run. It would isolate the communities who rely on them.
Don’t be so sure it’s the Isle of Wight
Different rules to the mainland.
Also why don’t buses pull into proper bus pull ins
instead of just STOPPING on Beaper Shute
in the middle of the road BLOCKING ALL THE TRAFFIC
this ain’t the only dangerous bus stop on the island
DON’T GET ME STARYED ON THAT ONE.
Where else in Britain can one park inside a pedestrianised zone outside the old tourist information centre opposite Sandown Pier EVADING PAYING PARKING CHARGES.
“THERE IS NO ROAD SAFETY ON THE ISLAND”
FACT!
It was the fault of the motorcyclist not paying due care and attention. Not the bus! He clipped the back of the bus whilst trying to squeeze in a right hand turn without giving way to traffic. He flew through the air in front of my car. I’m glad there weren’t any serious injuries.
From what I see on Island Roads
Motorcyclists should be banned.
Let’s hope the bus have the relevant camera footage
to prosecute the person who caused the accident.
Medical expenses should also be forwarded on to the
person responsible for the accident.
Buses have been serving Merstone for over 100 years, and a double decker is the same width and length as a single decker and most lorries. And of course, tractors.
Surely the buses with their SUPER DUPER camera’s will show
how such an accident happened.
Might be like the Numpty motorcyclists who drive wrecklessly
along The Whippingham Road at speed to overtake vehicles.
Just mentioning another island possible accident hotspot.
Shut up EIEIO
Don’t like hearing the truth
Bless all Numpties like you
Amen
Hope the rider is OK
Motorcyclists need to ride with due care and attention.
why did you decide to switch your comment Name AGAIN ‘Enough is Enough’? I think you need help!
I saw 4 numpty Motorcyclists overtaking vehicles
this afternoon on the LAWLESS Military Road
Are Motorcyclists born numpties!
it does make one wonder.
Slow down F.F.S
Any accident caused by wreckless riding or driving,
medical bills in full should be forwarded on to the
Instigator of an accident.
Funny how it’s only you who sees these on the Milly Road