Journeys are being affected by the closure of Leeson Road, after last night's landslide on the Isle of Wight's south east coast, at Bonchurch, close to Ventnor.

Leeson Road is the main route from Shanklin and Ventnor and it is now closed to traffic, with diversions in place.

Southern Vectis warns its buses are unable to serve stops between Shanklin's Daish Hotel to Chimney Steps, until further notice.

If you need to take this route, the nearest stops will be Trinity Church or Shanklin Library, it said.

Isle of Wight County Press: Google Maps image shows the closed area and the diversionGoogle Maps image shows the closed area and the diversion (Image: Google)

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary says around 20 properties have been evacuated and 'several' gardens have collapsed.

The Smugglers Haven tearoom is said to be 'hanging on', in the force's statement this morning.

Emergency crews were called to the scene at around 9.20pm yesterday (Sunday).