A MOTORCYCLIST is being treated by the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service following a crash.

The bike collided with a parked vehicle on Gunville Road, Newport, at 11.51am (Saturday).

Newport Fire Station sent an officer and a fire engine due to fears of leaking fuel, and the ambulance service is on scene now, treating the casualty.

More to follow.

UPDATE 2.50pm: 

Statement from IW Police: 

"We were called at 11.46am today (Aug 24) to a report of collision between a car and a motorcycle on Gunville Road, Carisbrooke.

"The rider of the motorcycle is believed to have suffered serious injuries.

"Officers remain on scene dealing with the incident at this time."

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