EMERGENCY services have been called to a crash involving a car and a motorcycle which took place in Carisbrooke this afternoon (Wednesday).

It happened at the junction of Whitepit Lane with Cedar Hill just before 1pm. Police and the ambulance service were called to the scene.

A police spokeswoman said: "We were called at 12.58pm to reports of a collision on Whitepit Lane at the junction with Cedar Hill, Newport. A motorbike and a Mini were involved.

"Minor injuries have been reported and the road is partially blocked as a result of the collision.

"The incident is on-going."