The crash happened in a field near Ventnor on the island

Aircraft appears to have plummeted into a field in Shanklin and medics are at the scene

The crash happened in a field near Ventnor on the island

A helicopter has crashed in a field near Ventnor on the Isle of Wight, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said.

Four individuals, including the pilot, were onboard the small vehicle when it came down near the town of Shanklin on the main road to Newport.

Four individuals, including the pilot, were onboard the small vehicle when it came down near the town of Shanklin on the main road to Newport just before 9.30am.

One person in hospital in serious condition after crash during flying lesson

A fourth person has also been airlifted to hospital and is in a serious condition

Police said one other person remains in a serious condition in hospital after the crash in a field near Ventnor