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Car Crash Into Electricity Pole Leads To Ningwood Hill Disruption

A vehicle has crashed into an electricity pole between Newport and Yarmouth this afternoon (Thursday) causing significant disruption for drivers.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary were alerted to the incident — which occurred on Ningwood Hill — at around midday.

Isle of Wight Radio understands the incident has involved a single-vehicle colliding with an electricity pole and residents subsequently evacuated from their homes as a precautionary measure.

Ningwood Road remains closed as the area is secured.

Southern Vectis number 7 buses are taking diverted routes as a result.

More to follow.

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