Emergency service teams are responding to an incident in Newport this afternoon (Monday).

UPDATE: Isle of Wight pedestrian dies in Newport High Street crash

Police and paramedics have both been called to the scene on High Street, at its junction with St James' Street. 

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The whole of Newport High Street has been closed and a cordon is in place.

Isle of Wight County Press:

Isle of Wight County Press:

The County Press has been told a pedestrain has been struck by a vehicle. 

Isle of Wight County Press: Isle of Wight Police have set up a cordon.Isle of Wight Police have set up a cordon. (Image: Newsquest.)

Motorists should avoid the area if possible.

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Firefighters, from Newport, have also been called to provide scene safety.

More to follow.