TT organisers issue injured riders update

Tuesday, 6 June 2017 08:54

Two injured riders have been transferred to hospital in Liverpool after incidents during this week's racing.

Davey Lambert, who's in a critical condition, and Joe Akroyd have both been taken to the UK while Lee Johnston - who's said to be comfortable - is waiting to be transferred.

Meawhile TT organisers say Tom Weeden, injured in yesterday's Supersport race at Brandywell, is being treated at Nobles hospital for chest and back injuries.

Danny Webb is being treated for a dislocated right shoulder, while Bjorn Gunnarsson and Paul Jordan have both been discharged.

More from Isle of Man News

£7.7m cost by Manx Care staff sickness

Manx Care says staff sickness cost it £7.7 million last year.
30.5% hike to rates in Andreas

Andreas Commissioners say rates in their area will rise by more than 30 per cent this year.
Only some war pensions discounted from care charges

Health Minister Claire Christian says only some people on war pensions get them part-excluded when it comes to paying for their care.
Single car crash at Ballacraine

Police say they're dealing with a crash north of Ballacraine at Ballaspur, outside St John's.
Minister releases number of non-toilet trained school starters

Education Minister Daphne Caine says just 22 children who started mainstream education last year weren't toilet trained.
Yellow weather warning for hill snow

Ronaldsway Met Office has issued a yellow warning for hill snow later.
Reconsider cancer sufferer's tree felling application, says commissioner

The Tynwald Commissioner for Administration says the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture should reconsider refusing to allow a cancer sufferer to fell a tree on their property.
Government asks what you think of drugs

Public Health Isle of Man has launched a survey about people's attitudes towards drugs on the Island.