13 injured in double decker bus crash
More than a dozen passengers are recovering after a bus came off the road and ended up in a farmer's field on the Isle of Wight
Last updated 2nd Dec 2021
Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic incident on the Isle of Wight yesterday (1 December).
At around 5.55pm, a green Southern Vectis double decker bus, the number 2 to Ryde, was travelling along the A3056, Arreton Road, in Arreton.
When it reached the junction with East Lane, it left the road and ended up in a nearby field.
At least thirteen people were injured as a result.
Two men sustained serious injuries and were taken to hospital, where they remain at this time.
Firefighters from Newport, Cowes, Shanklin and East Cowes used cutting equipment to release two passengers.
Station Manager Peter Clarke said: "We were working in difficult conditions, with poor light, but worked well together as a team with our multi-agency partners.
"The initial response by the first attending crews was really effective and laid the solid foundation for the resolution of this incident."
The A3056 was closed for several hours while officers conducted enquiries, but the road has since reopened.
Did you see what happened, or the moments beforehand?
Do you have dash cam footage of the incident?
Please contact Hampshire Police on 101 or report online, quoting reference 44210482580.