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Delays On Staplers In Newport Following Reports Of Crash

Emergency services are in attendance following reports of a crash in Newport this afternoon (Tuesday).

The back of a Kia car suffered significant damage, although the exact nature of the incident has yet to reported.

Traffic has slowed to a halt and Southern Vectis has reported delays.

We have contacted Hampshire Constabulary for further information.

UPDATE 3.32pm

A listener has said that the traffic from Staplers has built up and extended to the dual carriageway. 

He added that two ambulance and a police unit are now on the scene.

UPDATE 3.48pm

The accident has now been cleared and traffic is reportedly moving freely.

UPDATE 9.11am (Wednesday March 9)

A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said:

"This was a minor injury RTC involving three vehicles at around 2.58pm yesterday (Tuesday).

"Two cars and a tipper truck were involved — officers attended along with ambulance .

"One lane of the road was blocked by the crash which caused hold-up. Injuries believed to be minor. The cars were a Hyundai and a Kia."

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