Bus collision in Newport Town Centre

Several bus passengers were injured, with one taken to hospital, following a collision in Newport on Wednesday at around 7.30am.

Emergency services were called to the scene on St James’ Street after the bus was in collision with another vehicle.

A Southern Vectis spokesman said: “Some passengers suffered minor injuries, which were checked by paramedics. One passenger, with a pre-existing condition, was taken to hospital as a precaution.”