One person was flown to hospital after a helicopter crash at a UK holiday hotspot.

The craft was believed to have crashed in a field near Shanklin Road on the Isle of Wight, just after 9am, with officials immediately sent to the scene.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance, the Coastguard Rescue 175 from Lee-on-Solent and Hampshire Police all rushed to attend the incident, with a road closure in place.

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It was not clear why the helicopter crashed, but the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance issued an update.

A spokesperson said: "We have treated and airlifted one patient to the Major Trauma Centre, University Hospital Southampton.

"Our thoughts are with them, and everyone involved in

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