Serious crash closes Laxey's main road

Monday, 24 July 2017 11:19

By Jason Roberts @ChpsChsGrvy

Police say Laxey's main road will remain closed until later this afternoon as they investigate a serious road traffic accident.

Shortly after 9am this morning, officers and the Island's fire and rescue service were called to the scene.

Services currently dealing with a RTC at Fairy Cottage Filling Station in Laxey.
Please drive carefully if... https://t.co/cNpNE2v8ug
— IOM Fire & Rescue (@iomfire) July 24, 2017

The road is currently closed between Church Road in Lonan and Old Laxey Hill, and police are asking drivers to avoid the area.

Buses are being diverted over the Mountain Road.

The Department of Infrastructure says it'll reopen at 3pm at the latest.

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