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Newport Crash Means Traffic Is Diverted Via Parkhurst

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A crash in Newport this afternoon (Monday) means traffic is being diverted through Parkhurst estate.

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The incident happened on Parkhurst Road opposite St Mary's Hospital and HMP Isle of Wight.

It's understood two cars are involved.

There are four police cars and three ambulances in the area.

Traffic is currently slow and being diverted.

*Updated 5.11pm

Southern Vectis buses are expected to be delayed for some time.

Buses are turning around.

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*Updated 5.25pm 

*Police are urging drivers to avoid using Parkhurst Road by St Marys Hospital in Newport for 'the next few hours'.

The force says it has been called to a 'serious' crash involving two cars and a motorbike.

The road is closed.

*UPDATED

*The road has reopened. One person has been transferred to hospital on the mainland.

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