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30-Year-Old Woman Dies Following Major Newchurch Incident

A 30-year-old woman has died following a major incident in Newchurch yesterday (Tuesday).

At least seven police units, firefighters, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance and the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service were all in attendance on the High Street yesterday.

Hampshire Constabulary says a person became trapped between a fence and a Toyota Yaris.

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The incident took place on private property off the High Street and did not take place on a public road, police say.

Officers were first alerted at around 4.30pm today, as Isle of Wight Radio reported.

Road closures were put in place at Newchurch High Street at the time.

The woman's next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

Officers are investigating the full circumstances and enquiries remain ongoing at this time.

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