A MAIN road between Newport and Shalfleet has reopened following a crash earlier today (Wednesday). 

At approximately 11.20am, police were called to the scene on Yarmouth Road, just past Vittlefields Farm.

The road was closed for a time, between its junction with Betty Haunt Lane and Three Gates farm.

Emergency teams were responding to reports that a car had overturned. 

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Firefighters and paramedics were also called to the scene, and a driver was taken to hospital for treatment.

The road has since reopened.

Southern Vectis buses have returned to their normal routes.