Ballafletcher Road in Braddan is currently closed due to a chemical spill.

Officers from the police and fire service said the incident has occurred at the junction of the Vehicle Testing Centre.

A spokesman for the police said ’As a precautionary measure we are asking all residents in the area to go indoors, closing all windows and doors. We must stress this is a precautionary measure.’

In an update, the police said: ’The incident on Ballafletcher Road, Douglas is still ongoing and the road is closed between Tromode Road and Braddan Road.

’The road will be closed for some time so please avoid the area and take an alternative route. More updates to follow’