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Car And Coach Crash On Downs Road Leads To Severe Traffic Delays

Emergency services have been called to the outskirts of Newport this afternoon (Tuesday).

A crash involving several vehicles is thought to have occurred on the Downs Road near Newport Shute shortly before 3.30pm.

An Isle of Wight Radio listener said cars have been turning around, with severe delays from both directions.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area until further notice.

A spokesperson for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said:

"Police were called at 3.46pm on Tuesday, 14 March following reports of a collision on Newport Shute.

"The collision involved a car and coach.

"Officers are on scene."

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