A section of Peel Road is currently closed following a road traffic collision near the Brown Bobby.

The closure affects the Peel-bound carriageway only, with motorists travelling from Peel towards Douglas still able to use the Circular Road.

Drivers have been urged to avoid the area where possible while the incident is dealt with.

There are already significant queues in the area, with traffic building up as a result of the closure.

A traffic update said: ‘The Peel Road is currently closed due to a road traffic collision in the area of the Brown Bobby.

‘This affects the Peel-bound carriageway only. Access to Douglas from Peel is still possible via Circular Road but please avoid the area where possible.’

There is currently no further information about the collision, including whether anyone has been injured.

Further updates will be provided by Police when available.