
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.