On Air Now Nick Osborne 10:00am - 3:00pm Miley Cyrus - Midnight Sky Schedule

Serious Crash Closes Roads In Shanklin

A serious crash involving a motorcyclist has closed roads in Shanklin today (Sunday).

Emergency services are on scene at the junction of Hope Road and Atherley Road.

Police, the fire service and ambulance crews are on scene.

A motorcyclist is being treated by paramedics.

One other vehicle is understood to have been involved.

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has been scrambled to the scene.

The main roads of Arthur’s Hill and North Road have been closed.

UPDATE 2.34pm

A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said:

"Police were called at 1.05pm to reports of a two-vehicle collision on Atherley Road, Shanklin.

"The collision involved a car and a motorcycle.

"The motorcyclist suffered serious injuries and has been taken to hospital."

The motorcyclist has been airlifted to hospital with injuries, including a suspected broken leg.

More from Isle of Wight News

Recently Played