MAIN Road in Rookley was the scene of a road traffic accident this morning (Wednesday), as a car collided with a dustbin lorry.

Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 8am.

A spokesperson for Isle of Wight NHS Trust said: "An ambulance crew attended the scene of a road traffic collision in Rookley this morning, they are still on the scene."

A spokesperson for the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service said: "No patients were brought into hospital, the ambulance was going in that direction when the driver became aware of the incident."

Police attended to help with the flow of traffic, the road was closed for a short time, but has now re-opened.

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