A SOUTHERN Vectis bus and a white Ford car have collided in a residential street in Sandown.

The road traffic incident happened on Fitzroy Street, at the Leed Street junction.

The road has been temporarily and partially closed, so motorists are advised to avoid the area.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said they were called at 1.03pm.

No injuries have been reported.

More to follow. 

UPDATE: The car has been recovered from the scene.

Isle of Wight County Press: Debris can be seen in the road, following the crash

Richard Tyldsley, Southern Vectis general manager, said: “A route 2 bus was involved in a collision earlier today. The bus and car both sustained damage but nobody was injured. Police attended, and we are helping them as they carry out their enquiries.”