Crash casualties responding well to treatment

A family involved in a car crash on Saturday are said to be responding well to treatment.

10-year-old Alexis French was killed when the car she was travelling in collided with a bus on the Castletown Bypass.

Her family were seriously injured and were taken to hospitals here and in the UK for further treatment.

Police say her father remains in a serious but stable condition and her brother is now conscious and able to speak.

Alexis’ mother has been transferred from Noble’s to the UK to be with her husband and son. 

Police say investigations are continuing but have praised the response from the number of witnesses who have come forward.