The Mountain Road remains closed this morning as the emergency services deal with a serious accident.

The incident happened around 7am, but no further details have been released.

Officers say motorists should use another route until further notice.

Meanwhile, Bridge Road in Ballasalla is closed between Mill Road and Cross Four Ways for emergency repairs to a burst water main.

And Bus Vannin says because of heavy traffic on the Douglas to Ramsey coast road its number three bus is being replaced with alternative services.

Passengers will have to get off in Laxey to get on a tram to Dhoon Glen before getting another bus to Ramsey.