A car plunged down a bank after a motorist lost control of their vehicle this morning,

Fire crews from Kirk Michael, police and paramedics were sent to deal with the incident near the Curraghs in Ballaugh.

The person who rang 999 was unable to say exactly where the incident had occurred or give details of casualties.

The car came to rest on its side against a tree.

The driver got out of the vehicle before the emergency services got there and was treated by paramedics at the scene.