CREWS from the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service were called to assist ambulance staff as they removed a patient from a property in Ryde home this morning (Wednesday).

The Isle of Wight Ambulance Service was called to Union Street, Ryde just before 9am.

The road was closed to allow the person to be moved.

A spokesperson for the Island's Fire Service said: "We were called to assist the ambulance service with removing a patient from their home.

"Crews assisted crews and have now left the scene at 9.55am."