The police have confirmed the mountain road will remain closed for some time after a crash earlier today.

Just after 12pm officers said they had closed the road from Ramsey Hairpin to The Bungalow following a crash.

They later confirmed the road would remain shut will they carried out investigations into the single vehicle crash.

Providing an update, a police spokesman said: ’The rider has been taken to Nobles Hospital after sustaining what is believed to be serious injuries. The road is likely to remain closed for some time while the Police carry out their investigations. Please use an alternative route.’