TRAFFIC has slowed through Lake this morning (Sunday) amid reports of a collision.

Delays have been building up along Sandown Road and Newport Road after the incident outside of Lake Stores at around 10.30am.

Southern Vectis tweeted: "Due to an accident at the traffic lights by Lake shops, all routes 2,3,8 are currently delayed.

"We will try and get services moving again as quickly as possible"

UPDATE 12.45pm: Sandown Road remains closed into this afternoon with drivers being urged to avoid the area.

One reader told the County Press: "The area is absolute chaos right now, the road is still shut and everyone is being diverted down back streets."

UPDATE 2pm: The Isle of Wight Police have now confirmed that that have reopened the road.

A spokesperson for the police said: "We were called at 10.19am with reports of a collision on Sandown Road.

"A Citroen Xsara Picasso and a truck were involved.

"The road has now reopened, and one minor injury has been reported"

 

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