A pedestrian has been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries following a crash in Cowes this morning (Thursday).

As the County Press reported, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary was called to Newport Road at 8.07am.

A road closure remains in place at Smithards Lane.

A collision occurred, involving a Kia Picanto and a pedestrian, police said.

Read more: Isle of Wight ambulance and police at incident in Cowes

The pedestrian – a woman in her 40s – has sustained a head injury.

Officers said it is 'potentially life-threatening'.

There is a possibility that she is going to be taken to Southampton General Hospital for treatment, the force said.