Update On Medina Way Collision

For those concerned about the people involved in the serious road traffic collision on Tuesday night, the police have provided an update.

St Mary's HospitalMore information is now being made available about those affected by the collision.

The Morris Minor driver, a 66-year-old man from Newport, Isle of Wight, was taken to hospital to be treated for serious injuries.

A passenger in the Morris Minor, a 69-year-old man from Newport, Isle of Wight, was taken to hospital to be treated for serious injuries.

Third Morris passenger
Another passenger in the Morris Minor, a 64-year-old woman from Newport, Isle of Wight, was taken to hospital and later discharged.

A Piaggio Vespa scooter stopped at the scene shortly after the collision. The rider, an 18-year-old woman from Ryde, Isle of Wight, suffered shock. She went to hospital as a precaution and was later discharged.

Initial police enquiries show the scooter made no contact with the BMW or the Morris Minor.

Unharmed driver arrested
The BMW driver, a 25-year-old man from Cowes, Isle of Wight, was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving. He was taken to Newport Police Station for questioning, and later bailed until 26 March 2011 pending further enquiries. It is believed he was not injured in the collision.

The front seat passenger in the BMW, a 17-year-old woman from Newport, Isle of Wight received shock and whiplash. She went to hospital and was later discharged.

Image: © Used with the kind permission of AuntieP

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