Isle of Wight Hovertravel cancelled due to technical issue

This article has been updated below

Hovertravel's Ryde to Southsea route has been suspended due to a technical issue, a spokesperson said.

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Hovertravel's Solent Flyer craft in Ryde (Image: IWCP) Customers with Hovertravel tickets are advised that their tickets will be accepted on Wightlink's FastCat Service between Ryde Pier Head and Portsmouth Harbour.

The cross-Solent operator will review the suspension and issue an update at 11am.

All Wightlink services are currently running to timetable.

UPDATE: Following a review, Hovertravel resumed service at 11.15am from Ryde and 11.30am from Southsea.