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“Serious” Crash Near Whitwell - Air Ambulance, Police In Attendance

Emergency services - including the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance - are at a “serious” crash, involving a motorcyclist, near to Whitwell this evening (Wednesday).

Road closures are in place on Southford Lane and Newport Road.

Islanders are urged to avoid the area at this time.

Hampshire Constabulary says it was called to the collision at around 8.47pm.

A van and a motorcycle have been involved in an incident. 

Officers have described the crash as “serious”.

Police remain at the incident, alongside the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service and air ambulance. 

If anyone saw the collision or has any information or dash cam footage, please get in touch with police by calling 101 and quoting Operation Overlay.

*UPDATED - Thursday

*The roads have now reopened.

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