The Mountain Road is currently closed between Brandywell and the Creg Ny Baa.
Police have confirmed the closure following a crash earlier this morning.
Pictures have been circulating of a vehicle on fire, with emergency services at the scene.
The department of infrastructure has confirmed the closure will be in place until at least 12.40pm this afternoon.
Manx May Day to be celebrated in Cregneash
A celebration of all things Manx will take place next month.
Welcome Centre now part of DfE
The Department for Enterprise has announced the move of the Welcome Centre from the Cabinet Office to its Visit Isle of Man Agency.
Secret Gardens event taking place next month
An event in Onchan next month will see secret gardens opened to the public for charity.
Treasury Minister to face hospitality industry question on Tuesday
Help for the struggling hospitality industry will be firmly on the agenda in the House of Keys next week.
Drink driver four times over the limit appears in court
A drunk driver was arrested after police spotted him weaving in the road at 10mph.
Ben Fogle featuring in Island show next year
Tickets have gone on sale for a show featuring a TV presenter best-known for his trips to the wilderness.
Construction worker who sent boss abusive messages wins employment tribunal
A construction worker who was summarily dismissed after sending abusive messages to his boss has won an employment tribunal.
Southern Amenity site charges should have been publicised in advance, says commissioner
A commissioner says new charges at the Southern Civic Amenity Site should have been publicised in advance.
