Isle of Wight firm Southern Vectis has said it wishes passengers of a double decker bus, involved in a head-on crash late last night, "a full and speedy recovery".

The company also said its thoughts are with the driver of a car, who has sustained serious injuries.

As previously reported, emergency services were called to Clarence Road between Ventnor and Wroxall at around midnight.

A Ford Focus and the number 3 bus collided head-on.

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Southern Vectis confirmed there were six passengers on board the bus at the time.

Richard Tyldsley, Southern Vectis general manager, said: "Two of them, along with our driver, sustained minor injuries, and were treated at the scene.

"We're supporting our driver with his injuries and the obvious shock of the incident, and we wish the passengers a full and speedy recovery.

The bus was badly damaged in the collision and was recovered back to the depot in Newport.

Issuing a witness appeal, police confirmed the driver of the Ford Focus, a man in his 40s from Ventnor, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Officers are seeking two passengers on the bus who they hope can help with investigations.

“We understand the driver of the car to be seriously injured. Our thoughts are with them, and we wish them a full and speedy recovery also", Mr Tyldsley added.

If anyone witnessed the collision or has any information or dash cam footage, please contact police on 101, quoting reference number 44240370129.