Serious Crash on Isle of Wight: Motorcyclist Critically Injured

Police are hunting witnesses after a nasty crash involving a motorbike on the Isle of Wight this evening.

Single-Vehicle Crash on Firestone Copse Road

The smash happened at 5pm today (January 9) on Firestone Copse Road, Wootton. A 43-year-old man on a blue motorbike crashed and suffered life-threatening injuries. He is now in a critical condition at southampton/" title="Southampton" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Southampton General Hospital. His family have been informed.

Investigations Underway, Police Seek Witnesses

Officers are piecing together what caused the collision. They want anyone who saw the blue bike earlier or has dash cam footage to get in touch. The road has since reopened after being closed.

Speak Up and Help

  • Call police on 101 quoting incident number 44200010768
  • Or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111

Your info could be crucial to the investigation.

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