Following our earlier report of the road traffic incident earlier, this in from the Police, in their own words. Ed
Police are appealing for more witnesses after a road traffic collision in Newport on the Isle of Wight.
A single decker bus and a Vauxhall Astra were involved in the collision at the junction of the High Street and St. James’ Street shortly after 5am this morning (Thursday, March 8, 2012).
The Vauxhall driver, a man aged in his 20s from Newport, and the bus driver, a man aged in his 40s from Ventnor, received injuries that were not life-threatening.
Police would like to thank members of the public who have helped with enquiries so far.
Get in touch
Officers are appealing for more witnesses, particularly a dog walker who it’s believed saw the collision but left the scene before police arrived.
This person or any other witnesses are asked to contact Newport police station by phoning 101. Mini-com users can phone 01962 875000. Information can be given anonymously by phoning the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
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