A crash on a main Isle of Wight road has prompted an emergency response this lunchtime (Friday, July 26).

Police were called to reports of a two-vehicle collision on Briddlesford Road, between Newport and Wootton, near Briddlesford Lodge Farm, shortly after midday,

It is understood that the collision involved a Renault Zoe and a Ford Transit van.

A spokesperson from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary confirmed that minor injuries have been reported. 

Briddlesford Road remains open in both directions, but delays are to be expected.