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Multiple Casualties In Bembridge Collision

Isle of Wight firefighters (stock image)

Emergency services say six people have been hurt in a collision this afternoon (June 20) in Bembridge.

According to Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, paramedics were assessing the injuries, sustained in the two-vehicle collision in Steyne Road.

In addition to ambulance staff, two crews from Ryde Fire Station were at the incident.

We'll bring you more information as we receive it.

*Updated 11.50am (21/06/2021)

Police say the driver of a Peugeot suffered serious injuries.

Investigations are continuing.

"We were called at 3.46pm yesterday (20 June) to reports of a road traffic incident involving two cars in Steyne Road, Bembridge.

"A black Seat Leon and a silver Peugeot 206 were in collision, and the driver of the Peugeot had to be extracted from the vehicle by the fire service.

"He was reported as having serious injuries, and a passenger in the Peugeot was also reported as being injured.

"The road was closed while the incident was dealt with.

"Officers continue to investigate what happened."

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