THE road into Yarmouth from Newport has been blocked following a car crash.

The accident, involving at least two vehicles, is around the Bouldnor area.

Southern Vectis has advised it is unable to serve Route 7.

A spokesperson said: "Due to an accident we are currently unable to serve between the junctions of Station Road, Shalfleet, and Thorley Road.

"We are currently diverting through Thorley and Wellow and Shalfleet buses will come out at the Horse and Groom."

The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service said at 5pm they had not been called to assist at the scene, and the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service has not been involved either.

UPDATE 7pm:

The IW Ambulance Service later mobilised to the crash and took two people to St Mary's Hospital.