Police appeal for witnesses into Mountain Road crash

Local man transferred to UK for treatment as a result of his injuries

Police are appealing for witnesses after a serious incident on the Mountain Road last night (Thursday 30 April).

At 8.30pm officers were called to a single-vehicle crash in the area of the Creg-ny-Baa, which involved a motorbike being ridden by a local male resident.

The 43-year-old has been transferred to the UK for treatment as a result of his injuries.

The road remained closed for several hours while specialist collision investigators carried out their work.

While a number of witnesses have already been spoken to, police are also keen to speak to anyone else who saw the collision.

Anyone who feels they can assist in this enquiry is asked to make contact with the Roads Policing Unit at Douglas Police Headquarters on (01624) 631212, quoting reference 97/3232/26.