A crash on the outskirts of Newport is causing 'significant' delays this morning (Thursday).
Isle of Wight Radio listeners say it's happened near Long Lane, close to Robin Hill.
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Emergency services have been called to the collision.
Southern Vectis services are being diverted.
There are significant delays on the Route 8 because of an accident on Long Lane.11:10 Newport to Sandown currently unable to proceed. This will also delay the 12:08 return from Sandown. Other buses on this route will divert via Briddlesford Rd & Staplers Rd in both directions
— Southern Vectis (@SouthernVectis) July 22, 2021
Updated
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said:
“We were called at 11.18am to Long Lane, Newport, at the junction with Robin Hill Lane following reports of a collision involving a motorbike and a car.
The incident remains ongoing.
*UPDATED 2pm
*The road has reopened.
Accident scene on Long Lane has been cleared. Route 8 can operate as normal
— Southern Vectis (@SouthernVectis) July 22, 2021