A CAR has crashed into railings and a fence at Skew Bridge near Shanklin tonight.

A section of Sandown Road, at Skew Bridge, has been closed to traffic and cars are having to turn around.

Police are advising they hope to be able to re-open the road within the hour.

The County Press understands there was no need for the fire or ambulance service to attend.

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Isle of Wight County Press: The road closed outside YMCA Winchester House.The road closed outside YMCA Winchester House. (Image: Isle of Wight County Press)

Motorists can divert via Green Lane and Southern Vectis buses are also going that way.

More to follow.

UPDATE 10.17pm: The road has now re-opened.