Wroxall to Ventnor crash on Newport Road involves motorcycle and BMW

Motorists are warned to avoid the main road between Wroxall and Ventnor due to a crash.

A male motorcyclist has been injured in a collision with a BMW.

Southern Vectis took to Twitter to warn road users of the road traffic incident.

Police were called to Newport Road at 9.49am and are advising that drivers avoid the area until emergency services have cleared the scene.

Busses will divert via Godshill, Whitwell and Ventnor.

The diversion is operating in both directions “until further notice”.

GA>We have reports of a RTI on B3327 Wroxall to Ventnor. Police have advised to avoid the area until emergency units have cleared.
Buses will divert Godshill, Whitwell to Ventnor. Diversion operates in both directions until further notice #travelalert

— Southern Vectis (@SouthernVectis) July 25, 2018

GA>The 10:00 ROUTE 3 Wroxall to Ventnor/Ryde is currently delayed unable to pass the RTI between Wroxall & Ventnor #travelalert

— Southern Vectis (@SouthernVectis) July 25, 2018

Hampshire Constabulary spokesman said: “Called at 9.49am to a collision involving a car and a motorbike on Newport Road.

“Car is a BMW. Male motorcyclist is injured, ambulance are on scene.”

The Isle of Wight Ambulance service were called to the scene at around 9.30am.

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