Police are warning fans to ride sensibly during the TT Festival - or face the consequences.

It follows the arrest of a biker this morning after an incident in which he overtook another machine on the wrong side.

The second rider was knocked off his bike and suffered serious injuries.

Police say whilst there is no upper speed limit on the mountain, you must ride or drive sensibly.

Rider taken to hospital with serious injuries

Police say the Mountain Road will remain closed this afternoon (Tues) following an accident.

A rider has been taken to hospital with what are described as serious injuries.

Officers are carrying out collision investigations and it's expected the road will be closed until at least 4pm.

Drivers are being asked to take alternative routes between Douglas and the North of the Island.