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Tree down in Shanklin

Tree down in Shanklin Thanks to virtual journalist Peter Browning for these pictures.
By Lucy Morgan Sat, 06 October 2012 7:09AM

Church Road in Shanklin was blocked by a fallen tree, on Saturday morning.

Reports from the scene suggested the road would remain unpassable until about 1pm.

Southern Vectis' Route 3 bus services were diverted via Wroxall as specialists worked to removed the tree.

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