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Crash Involving Bus Closes Main Road Through Blackwater

A crash involving a bus has closed the main road through Blackwater this evening (Wednesday).

Hampshire Constabulary officers are in attendance at the junction of Merstone Lane and East Lane.

A double decker bus is said to have gone into a field and there are fears people are trapped.

The bus is on all four wheels, firefighters say.

At least eight appliances from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue have been called.

A road closure is in place between Blackwater junction and the Downend turn off, close to Arreton.

Police are urging drivers to avoid the area.

A police spokesperson said:

”We are currently attending a Road traffic incident whereby we have needed to close the main road between Blackwater junction and the Downend turn off near to Arreton.

”Please avoid this area and seek an alternative route.

“We will get this open as soon as possible but please respect that we have a job to do to ensure the safety of all those involved.”

The incident is said to have happened just after 6pm.

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