ISLE of Wight Police are appealing for information following the collision that took place on Briddlesford Road yesterday (Thursday).

At 5.45pm, officers were called to the scene with reports that a BMW and a Vauxhall Astra had collided.

The female driver of the Astra sustained serious and life-threatening injuries, and has been taken to Southampton General Hospital for treatment.

A spokesperson for the police said: "Two occupants of the BMW left the scene on foot and remain outstanding at this time.

"We would like to speak with these two men as soon as possible as we are concerned they could be injured, and would like them to assist our enquiries into this collision.

"If you were in the BMW, or you know the occupants, please call us."

Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting incident 704 of June 27.

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