Dramatic Bus Crash in Brading Ends Without Serious Injuries
A Southern Vectis double-decker bus flipped onto its side this morning in Brading, but miraculously, all four people on board escaped serious harm.
Chaos on Marshcombe Shute
The bright green bus was heading from Yaverland to Yarbridge just before 8am when it veered off the road and overturned on Marshcombe Shute. The road remains fully closed this lunchtime as recovery teams work tirelessly to clear the wreckage.
Emergency Services Flood Scene
- Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue dispatched four fire engines from Ryde, Sandown, and Newport.
- Isle of Wight Ambulance Service sent two ambulance crews, alongside a critical care paramedic, rapid response paramedic, and senior commanders.
- Police officers closed the road and set up traffic diversions to keep the area safe.
Southern Vectis confirmed the bus was driven by a new driver under mentorship, carrying two passengers and the driver at the time.
Four Walk Away, Community Breathes a Sigh of Relief
Despite the terrifying crash, all four people on board escaped with no serious injuries. The local community was left shaken but grateful the incident didn’t end in tragedy.
