The police have confirmed the Mountain Road will probably remain closed until at least 6pm tonight.
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Following two crashes this morning, and with snow falling, the A18 has been closed from Ramsey Hairpin to the Creg-ny-Baa.
The police said the road conditions would be examined at 6pm or sooner if the conditions improve.
The emergency services were attending to the two crashes.