Coastguard crews were called to Newtown Creek this afternoon (Saturday) after a man fell unconscious while aboard a vessel.

Crews from Cowes RNLI and the Needles Coastguard Team attended the scene after receiving the call just after 12noon.

The man was taken by the Lee-On-Solent Coastguard helicopter 175 to Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth.

The Isle of Wight Ambulance Service were also at the scene as back up.