One Trapped After Horror Two-Car Smash Closes Whippingham Road, East Cowes
A brutal two-car crash has slammed Whippingham Road in East Cowes, Isle of Wight, shutting down a major route this evening. The collision happened just after 8pm, sparking a full emergency response.
Emergency Crews Rush to Scene
- All three emergency services are on site – police, fire, and ambulance.
- Fire crews from Newport and East Cowes are battling to free a trapped occupant from one vehicle which ended up on its side in a hedge.
- The second car suffered heavy damage in the smash.
- Cutting equipment is being used to extract the trapped driver, with the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance also called in for support.
Road Closed, Traffic Chaos Ensues
- Police have shut Whippingham Road in both directions between East Cowes and Lushington Roundabout while the rescue unfolds.
- Traffic is being diverted via Brocks Copse Road as the incident causes major delays.
- Bus services are disrupted: Southern Vectis routes 4 and 5 can’t serve East Cowes.
- Passengers advised to travel via Newport and transfer to Route 1 to Cowes, then cross the floating bridge to East Cowes.
- Red Funnel ferry users warned to seek alternative routes amid ongoing road closures.
Police Warn Road Could Be Shut For Hours
A spokesman for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police Roads Policing unit confirmed, “The road will remain closed for some time as we deal with this serious collision.”
Stay tuned for updates as emergency crews work tirelessly to clear the scene and assist those involved.
