A MOTORCYCLIST has been taken to A&E following a collision with a car at Horsebridge Hill, Newport.

Drivers are facing delays of up to 30 minutes on the main Newport to Cowes road.

Police confirmed that a motorbike and a Ford Focus were involved in a crash and the incident is ongoing.

EARLIER: A Southern Vectis spokesperson said: "Traffic towards Cowes is backed up to St Mary's roundabout, and up to Northwood towards Newport. Delays are currently up to 20 mins."

There is one ambulance at the scene, and police. The incident was reported to the Ambulance Service at 3.03pm today (11).