Following the event involving the Waste Collections Team, Isle of Wight council has confirmed in a statement that the air ambulance was called to the scene to ‘provide medical assistance to the individual concerned’.

A council spokesperson said: ‘We are assisting the relevant authorities and emergency services with the response to this incident. The incident is currently under investigation.’

They added: ‘At this time, we would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance service for their quick response, and to all the emergency crews who attended the scene.

‘Our thoughts are currently with our injured colleague.’

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