Emergency services are in attendance at a road traffic collision which is causing delays for motorists heading through Yarbridge this morning (Sunday).
Several police units alongside an appliance from the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service are in attendance at the crossroads between Morton Road, New Road, and Marshcombe Shute, having been called at just before 07:00.
Island Echo understands that 2 cars have collided on the crossroads, causing damage to both a Hyundai i10 and a Ford KA.
It’s not yet known if there have been any significant injuries in the incident, but the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service is in attendance at the scene. 1 person remains in the KA as paramedics check them for signs of potential injury.
Traffic heading between Brading and Sandown is subject to a diversion.
UPDATE @ 07:42 – A second ambulance has now arrived on scene, alongside a paramedic officer.
It’s understood that the driver of the KA is being treated by paramedics after being assessed but it is not yet known if they have sustained significant injuries.
The driver of the i10 – in which the airbags deployed – has been treated for minor injuries.
Traffic approaching the cross roads from Morton Road is being turned around, and Southern Vectis buses are on diversion.
A Tweet from the bus company has announced:
“Diversions are in place on routes 2 & 3 until further notice because of an accident. – Morton Common Rd closed by Police due to a 2 car RTI.
“Buses to divert via Yaverland between Sandown & Brding in both directions.
“Bus stops @ Devonia cannot be served in either direction”
UPDATE @ 08:17 – 1 of the drivers involved has been taken to hospital by Ambulance for treatment.
Significant front end damage has been sustained by both vehicles in the incident, which will be recovered in the next hour.
The road has now reopened.
someone jumped the Amber!
Probably Red, went through twice yesterday and both times I’m on green, didn’t stop the Merc or Volvo both trying to take the front off mine. Same in Lake,went through as it changed to Amber and 3 cars just followed me through. Don’t know why they bother putting lights up sometimes
Or the red drivers coming off the downs jump these lights 100 s of times a day I hate driving that way seen so many near misses
The lights there, really need to be a four way system. It is so dangerous with everyone going through on amber and red lights. Really surprised it has taken this long for an accident to happen. I hope all involved are ok
Which driver jumped a red light?
Who says one of them did. Wait for the facts
As soon as the DFLs come en-masse accidents always increase, holibobs.
More people on the road, more likelihood of accidents, thats just the law of averages. Why is it that the so called “down from Londoners” are always at fault? I’m pretty damn sure not everyone that visits the island is from London. Besides, more people here, more finance towards our local economy.
If you have two vehicles traveling in opposite directions both turning right at a crossroads shouldn’t you pass behind each other.No one seems to do that at this crossroads.It’s been a long time since I drove,so I could be wrong.
Depends on size of the junction, as usually not enough room for that, maybe you should check the NEW HIGHWAY CODE…
The amount of times i come through green lights and no 1 uses indicators
More stupid drivers, watch the road, not the scenery or your phone, look left and right, and actually see whats happening.. a not to the IDIOT that suggest four way lights… that would cause more so called drivers to jump the lights as it would mean a much longer waiting time.
Best advice, SLOW DOWN and OBEY the rules of the road ! Silly am I not, car drivers in general cannot read once behind the wheel.