UPDATED: Emergency services are attending a road traffic collision between Newport and Cowes which has resulted in the closure of the main road this evening (Saturday).
The incident, which is thought to involve a motorcycle, has taken place on the A3020 Newport Road near to the County Showground.
Police and ambulance crews were alerted to the collision at just before 19:00.
The road has been closed in both directions resulting in motorists and Route 1 buses being diverted via Noke Common and Four Cross.
UPDATE @ 20:05 – The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has landed at the scene near to Chawton Lane.
HEMS doctors and paramedics are preparing to airlift the casualty – thought to be male – to a mainland hospital.
The main Newport to Cowes road is now under a hard road closure and is expected to remain closed for several hours.
UPDATE @ 20:25 – The motorcyclist has been airlifted directly from the scene to Southampton General Hospital. His injuries are serious and traumatic, but are not thought to be life-threatening.
It has been confirmed that the motorcycle was involved in a collision with a car.
Investigations are underway into the circumstances of the crash and the road is expected to reopen by 22:00.
UPDATE @ 22:25 – Newport Road has now reopened in both directions.
Southern Vectis Route 1 buses are resuming a normal route.
UPDATE SUNDAY – Police are appealing for witnesses to yesterday’s crash to come forward.
Hampshire Constabulary have confirmed that the collision involved a Fiat 500 travelling northbound and a Suzuki motorbike travelling southbound on Newport Road.
The motorcycle rider, a 19-year-old man, has sustained a serious injury to his leg.
No arrests have been made in connection with this incident but investigations are continuing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police on 101, quoting 44170302029.
