Three casualties had to be assisted by emergency services after a crash over the weekend left one car on its roof.

The road traffic collision happened at around 2.30pm on Saturday afternoon on Old Laxey Hill in Laxey,

The Fire Service has confirmed crews attended the two-vehicle collision.

Posting on Facebook, the service said: ‘At approximately 2.25pm this afternoon rescue appliances were dispatched from Ramsey and Douglas with the duty officer to a two-vehicle RTC on Old Laxey Hill, Laxey.

‘Crews worked alongside our colleagues from the ambulance service and Isle of Man Constabulary to assist three casualties from the vehicles, one of which was on its roof. Douglas crews remain in attendance for fire cover at this time.’

Police confirmed the road was closed for several hours while the area was cleared and an investigation was carried out.