Car crashes into tree in Newport, child injured
A car careered off the road and smashed into a tree on Newport’s Wellington Road this afternoon, sparking a major emergency response.
Crash sparks emergency rush
Fire crews and paramedics rushed to the scene just after 3.30pm. Two fire appliances from Newport arrived promptly to tackle the aftermath.
Child hit by car, rushed to hospital
Tragically, a child was struck by the vehicle and taken to hospital with injuries. Details on the child’s condition remain unclear.
Driver escapes serious harm
A spokesperson from the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service confirmed the driver walked away without serious injuries and was not hospitalised.
