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Reports Of Crash Near To Chequers Inn Pub

A road is closed following a crash between Rookley and Chale.

Isle of Wight Radio listeners say it has happened on Niton Road, near to the Chequers Inn Pub. 

Part of Niton Road has been shut by police, although the pub is still accessible. 

Drivers are urged to avoid the area.

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Police have confirmed a van left the road and overturned. A woman has suffered a shoulder injury.

The road is now reopen.

A spokesperson said:

"We were called at 7.40am this morning reporting a one vehicle road traffic collision on Niton Road, at the junction with Appleford Road, Godshill, near to the Chequers Inn.

"The female driver was attended to by the Ambulance Service for a shoulder injury, not believed to be life threatening.

"Road closures were put in place at the Chequers Inn and at Knighton Road in order to recover the vehicle and clear debris. The road closures were lifted at around 9am."

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