Man seriously injured in Mountain Mile crash

Monday, 10 August 2020 07:11

By Leanne Cooke @leannelily18

A man has been seriously injured after crashing on the Mountain Mile and the car catching fire.

It happened on Saturday around 3.20pm - no other vehicles were involved.

Police, firefighters and paramedics all reported to the incident - the driver was treated for non-life threatening serious injuries.

The road was closed for several hours whilst collison investigation work was undertaken.

Officers are appealing for anyone with information regarding the owner of a Red Volkswagen Polo, which was driving in the direction of Douglas shortly prior to the incident, to contact Police Headquarters on 631212.

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