A WOMAN was taken to hospital following a road traffic collision near Brighstone this morning (Tuesday).

The Isle of Wight Ambulance Service was called to the incident at Grange Chine Service Station, on Military Road, at 9.05am.

Police said two vehicles were involved in the collision and officers closed the road while emergency services were at the scene.

An Isle of Wight NHS Trust spokeswoman said: "A female has been conveyed and is currently being assessed at St Mary's Hospital, Newport."

Fire crews from Newport and Freshwater were sent to the scene but were returned to base shortly after arriving.