A major incident is unfolding on Sandown Seafront this afternoon (Monday), with Bembridge RNLI’s All Weather Lifeboat and Coastguard Rescue Helicopter 375 among the plethora of emergency services involved.
Emergency services were seen racing to the scene at around 11:10 this morning, with resources mobilised from across the Isle of Wight including Ventnor and Bembridge Coastguard Rescue Teams as well as an RNLI All Weather Lifeboat from Bembridge.
To assist with the opertion from the air, Coastguard Helicopter 375 has flown to the south-east of the Isle of Wight from its base at Lee-on-Solent.
The Revetment has been closed off, with Police officers stationed at the end of the Esplanade, where a cordon has been erected to prevent public access.
Island Echo has contacted Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary for a statement.
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UPDATE @ 13:04 – Police have confirmed that they were contacted by the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service at around 11:15 reporting concerns for the welfare of a woman in the water at Lake.
The force has confirmed that they are assisting paramedics and HM Coastgaurd at the scene.
The incident remains ongoing.
