Injuries not thought to be life-threatening
The opening sidecar race at the Southern 100 last night was red flagged on the opening lap.
With the incident being dealt with at the end of the session, racing was abandoned.
A statement was issued by organisers just before 11pm as follows:-
The Southern 100 MCRC, the organisers of the Isle of Man Steam Packet Southern 100 Road Races can confirm that as a result of an incident on the opening lap of the Sidecar race on Wednesday evening the race was red flagged.
The incident on the approach to Ballabeg Hairpin involved two sidecars, one competitor was flown to Nobles Hospital by airmed, the other three were transferred to hospital by ambulance.
None of the injuries are thought to be life-threatening.
A further statement will be issued in due course.
Increase in penalty notices for parking on pavements
Suspended sentence for doorman who punched woman
Charities mark Mental Health Awareness Week
Manx Wildlife Trust officially opens new nature reserve
Emergency services respond to structure fire in Castletown
Fine for Port St Mary man who ran from police while in possession of MDMA
