A THREE vehicle collision on Fairlee Road, Newport, this afternoon (Tuesday) saw emergency services, including three ambulance vehicles, rush to the scene.

A spokesperson for the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service said three ambulance crews were called to help three patients, two of whom were being examined by paramedics and a third who was refusing treatment.

The alarm was raised just after 2pm, the ambulance spokesperson said.

Traffic delays have been reported, but the road remains open.

UPDATED 6.24pm: An Isle of Wight Ambulance Service spokesperson said no-one was believed to have been seriously injured in the crash.

One person was taken to St Mary's Hospital and another was checked over by paramedics at the scene.