The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service was called to a vehicle fire in Ventnor this morning (Saturday).

One crew from Ventnor attended the scene on Whitwell Road after receiving the call at just before 10am.

The fire service had left the scene by 10.30am and no injuries have been reported.

Southern Vectis has tweeted that Route 6 will now have considerable delays.

Police have closed the road between Whitwell and Ventnor and there have been reports of severe traffic in both areas.