Emergency services have swiftly responded to a helicopter crash on the Isle of Wight. The incident occurred near Shanklin Road shortly after 9am this morning, prompting a significant emergency response from various agencies.

The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance, Coastguard Rescue 175 from Lee-on-Solent, and Hampshire Police are currently at the scene. In light of the situation, Shanklin Road has been closed to the public. Authorities have advised people to avoid the area due to the presence of numerous emergency service vehicles.

Hampshire Police confirmed they received a report of the helicopter crash at 9.24am. A spokesperson stated, "We were called to a report that a helicopter had come down in a field near the A3020 Shanklin Road. The road is closed due to the number of emergency services vehicles at the scene, so please avoid the area at this time."

The fire service also responded to the incident. A representative from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service stated, "Firefighters from Newport, Ventnor and Shanklin were called out shortly before 09:30am on Monday, 25 August, following reports of a light aircraft incident near Shanklin Road."

Additionally, a spokesperson for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance confirmed that their dispatchers deployed the Air Ambulance at 09:28. They stated, "The Critical Care Team consisting of a doctor and a specialist paramedic are on scene, working alongside our emergency service colleagues."

As of now, the cause of the helicopter's descent remains unclear, and investigations are likely to follow.