Multiple emergency services have responded to a road traffic collision in Douglas this afternoon (Sunday).Police reported that the collision occurred on Marine Drive at the Keristal end near the junction with Port Soderick Glen Road.Douglas Coastguard said they were mobilised following multiple 999 calls at about 3.50pm.The RNLI confirmed to IOM Newspapers that a helicopter from HM Coastguard was also called to the scene, as has RNLI Douglas.
HM Coastguard has told our news desk: ’A call from Isle of Man Coastguard was made just around 4pm today asking for assistance from our HM Coastguard helicopter based at Caernarfon. It looks like the crew is about to lift a casualty to Noble’s Hospital.’A statement issued by the Police said: ‘Marine Drive is now clear after the earlier RTC. One casualty was airlifted to Nobles where they are receiving treatment. Team effort with Ambulance Service, Fire & Rescue Service, Marine Ops, Coastguard, RNLI.’