A car and a motorcycle have been involved in a crash near Newport tonight (Thursday).
The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service said two appliances from Newport and Ryde are in attendance, having been called at 6.40pm.
The incident has happened on Whiterails Road, between Wootton and Newport.
Police and the ambulance service have also been called.
Southern Vectis buses are being diverted.
Whiterails Road is closed.
*UPDATED
*The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has been called to the incident, along with specialist police collision incident investigators. It’s understood the motorcyclist has been seriously injured.