A woman and children have been rescued from a house fire in Swanmore Road, Ryde this morning (Thursday).

Fire crews from Ryde, Newport and Sandown were called out just before 6:45am.

Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service says a neighbour rescued the three people before they arrived - along with a dog. 

They are now in the care of the ambulance service.

Smoke and flames were spotted in a bedroom of the home.

The incident is ongoing and motorists should avoid the Swanmore Road area.

**UPDATE**

Fire crews have now left the scene.

(All images below by Miles Bullock)

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