A WOMAN has been airlifted to Southampton General after suffering trauma injuries following an incident on the roof of the multi-storey car park in Pyle Street, Newport.

The road was cordoned off tonight while the emergency services dealt with the incident. The original call to the IW Ambulance Service came in at 4.48pm.

The IW Fire Service, IW Ambulance Service and the Hampshire and IW Constabulary were all in attendance.

The woman, who is in her 20s, sustained trauma injuries and was airlifted by the Hampshire and IW Air Ambulance.

More to follow.

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