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Reports Of Crash On Fairlee Road

There are reports of a crash on Fairlee Road, on the outskirts of Newport, this morning (Friday).

According to Isle of Wight Radio listeners, a motorcyclist is thought to be involved.

Police and the ambulance service are on scene.

The road remains partly open, but traffic is expected to build.

Drivers are advised to take extra care, as temperatures hover around -4.C this morning.

*UPDATED

*A police spokesperson said:

"We were called at 6am this morning (9 December) to reports of a single vehicle road traffic incident on Fairlee Road.

"This involved a motorcyclist who suffered serious but not life changing or life threatening injuries. He was taken to hospital for treatment."

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