Four people were onboard a double decker bus when it overturned in a crash on the Isle of Wight this morning (Thursday, February 19).
Hampshire and IW Constabulary confirmed the force was alerted to reports of a crash on Marshcombe Shute in Brading shortly before 7.50am.
Officers were informed that a bus had left the road and rolled onto its side.
Police, paramedics, ambulance and fire service teams rushed to the scene, and emergency services put in place an immediate road closure.
The road has been shut at Yarbridge in Brading and the Sandown Road roundabout at Yaverland.
In a statement, Southern Vectis has confirmed that three passengers and a driver were onboard the bus at the time of the crash.
Richard Tyldsley, Southern Vectis general manager, said: “There were three passengers onboard at the time, and we are awaiting an update on any injuries to them or to our driver.
“The circumstances behind this incident are currently unclear, and we are working with police as they begin their investigation.
“Our focus, right now, is on the wellbeing of the driver and passengers onboard.”
A spokesperson from Island Roads added: "We are working closely with the police, utilities and others to try and alleviate traffic congestion in the east of the Island including on site marshalling after this morning’s bus incident.
"The safety of road users remains our priority. Thanks for your patience."
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