Police have closed New Street in Newport this afternoon (Wednesday) as a result of a road traffic incident involving a female motorcyclist.
The injured rider is laid on the carriageway near the junction with Chapel Street.
It was just before 14:20 that Police and the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service were alerted to the incident.
It is unclear at this time if any other vehicles have been involved.
Motorists are being diverted away from the area with a closure in place at the junction with Trafalgar Road.
UPDATE @ 15:18 – Police have confirmed that no other vehicles were involved in this afternoon’s incident, described as a single-vehicle collision.
The female rider has been conveyed to St Mary’s Hospital with minor injuries.
The scene has now been cleared and the road re-opened.
it looked like a fast ride and the brake was pressed too hard And was 14:16
The motorcyclist’s gender is relevant because?