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Crash Blocks Road Near Rookley

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A section of Niton Road - between Rookley and Niton - is blocked due to a crash this afternoon (Friday).

Isle of Wight Radio listeners have said there has been a crash, resulting in a telegraph pole falling.

The cables are also said to be blocking part of the road.

It's understood the crash has happened near to the Chequers Pub.

*UPDATED

*It's been confirmed a car collided with a telegraph pole.

Police say a woman was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

Hampshire Constabulary said:

"We were called out at 1.42pm this afternoon (8 April) following reports of a single-vehicle collision on Niton Road in Ventnor.

 "A green Skoda Fabia left the road and collided with an electricity pole; causing extensive damage to both the vehicle and the pole.

 "A woman was taken to hospital as a precaution with minor injuries.

"A road closure will remain in place on Niton Road while SSE attend to carry out emergency repairs."

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