Motorbike rider taken to UK hospital after Mountain Road crash

Police still trying establish the 'exact nature and circumstances of what happened'

A motorbike rider’s been taken to hospital in the UK after suffering injuries in a crash on the Mountain Road yesterday (Friday 28 August).

It happened at around 2.15pm in the afternoon in the area of the Mountain Mile.

Police say they’re still working to fully establish the exact nature and circumstances of what happened.

Officers are now appealing to speak to any witnesses, as well as those who saw the manner of driving of a black vehicle in the area at the time.

Anyone with dashcam or Go-Pro footage is also being encouraged to come forward.

Those with information can contact the Roads Policing Unit on (01624) 631212 quoting the reference ‘97/5857/26’.