Two Taken To Hospital After Collision On Middle Road

Two people were taken to St Mary’s Hospital following a collision on Middle Road in the West Wight.

Police have confirmed that one of those injured was a pedestrian.

The incident happened at around 4.30pm on Saturday (October 17), between Broad Lane and Tapnell Farm, involving a Citroen and a Land Rover.

Police officers, paramedics and firefighters attended the scene. A fire appliance from Newport and a fire officer were also deployed.

Both vehicles appeared to have been travelling towards Freshwater when the collision happened.

Those involved received treatment at the scene before being taken to hospital.

Middle Road was closed by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary at its junction with the B3399 at Chessell.

A further closure was put in place at the B3401 junction towards Newbridge.

Police remained at the scene awaiting the recovery of the vehicles.