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Serious Crash Closes Road In Apse Heath

A serious crash has closed Newport Road in Apse Heath tonight (Thursday).

Emergency services are currently on scene and are expected to be for a number of hours.

The road is closed between Apse Heath roundabout and Morrisons roundabout.

Isle of Wight Radio understands that a car and a scooter are involved in the incident, which happened shortly before 10pm.

Police said:

“We are currently dealing with a serious RTC on Newport Road, Apse Heath.

“Please be aware this road through to Morrisons roundabout will be closed for a number of hours.

“Please find alternative routes.”

People staying nearby along Newport Road for the scooter rally weekend are currently unable to access their campsite accommodation. Pedestrian access to Sandown Airport is currently being maintained though.

Southern Vectis buses are being diverted.

*UPDATED Friday

*Police have said the road is expected to reopen at around 7.30am.

**UPDATED

**The road has now reopened.

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