Two bikers who were hurt in separate crashes on the Isle of Man have been transferred to a hospital in the UK for treatment.

One incident happened on the Mountain Road late on Saturday night.

Another happened inside the Isle of Man TT course earlier in the day on Saturday and shut a number

Both bikers are in a critical but stable condition at a hospital in Aintree.

The motorcyclist injured in the Crosby crash became the first patient ever on the Isle of Man to receive a blood transfusion at the scene of an incident during the Isle of Man TT.

Stephen Griffiths, a volunteer for the Phil Hogg Rescue Units group, said the ‘critically unwell’ biker was treated by staff from ‘multiple agencies’ in the aftermath of the incident.

He said: ‘All in we had the Isle of Man Constabulary, Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service, Isle of Man ambulance service, Great Northern Air Ambulance Service as well as our teams on scene, all working together to provide high level critical care, which also [included] a prehospital blood transfusion which we believe was a first in the Isle of Man.

‘Nobles [hospital] blood transfusion team and the biomedical scientists have been amazing working with us on this project in order to allow us the ability to carry blood products within our teams.

‘This has also been assisted with support from the Rob vine fund to purchase the equipment to provide this fantastic new addition to our capabilities.

‘The fact this life saving service has been utilised so quickly since its inception demonstrates how vital your donations are to the Rob Vine Fund and demonstrates how you all can make a significant difference.’

Police issued an appeal for information following the Crosby crash.

A spokesperson for the force said: ‘At 1.05pm [on Saturday] an RTC occurred between a motorcycle and a car at the Top Crosby Road 100 metres from Upper Trollaby Lane on the Douglas side. 

‘The motorcycle rider is currently receiving medical treatment. 

‘We are appealing for witnesses to the RTC and anybody with dashcam footage would be really helpful. 

‘We are particularly keen to speak to two to three Motocross Riders who very kindly stopped to assist a local member of the public with the medical care at the scene.’

Police also issued an appeal following the Mountain Road crash late on Saturday urging riders to take care on the roads.

A spokesperson for the force said: ‘Unfortunately the mountain wasn’t open that long following racing before [a] rider found out he didn’t know his limits.

‘Please ride within your limits and ride to arrive.’