Motorists are being warned to watch out for an extra wide load, due to be moved between East Cowes and Newport's St Mary's hospital this morning (Saturday).

Scroll down for latest update on this story. Just what WAS it?

It is due to get underway at around 9am.

It will travel from Dover Road, East Cowes, taking in: Lushington Hill, Station Road, Wootton, Whiterails Road, Staplers Road, Coppins Bridge, Medina Way and will finish at St Mary's Hospital.

Expect delays to bus routes, 1, 4, 5, 8 and 9.

**Update at 10am

The wide load is now stuck halfway down Staplers Road.

Marshalls have closed Staplers.

Route nine buses ate diverting via Fairlee Road.

**Update at 1020am

The wide load has now cleared.

Bus routes 4,5 8 and 9 are now operating as normal. 

What was the load?

It was headed for St Mary's Hospital and it could save lives. Here's the full story...

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