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Isle of Man TT suspended after critical incident as emergency companies rush to trace

The Isle of Man TT 2026 has been red-flagged following a critical incident through the opening day.

The Isle of Man TT has been suspended (image from 2025) (Picture: Getty)

Racing on the Isle of Man TT has been delivered to a halt on the opening day following a ‘critical incident’ on the Mountain Course. Open follow and qualifying received underway on Monday morning in scorching situations, only a day after the tragic loss of life of a rider, Alan Oversby, through the Pre-TT Traditional racing on Sunday.

The crimson flag was deployed shortly after lunchtime throughout Superbike/Superstock follow. The Clerk of the Course subsequently confirmed that no additional exercise will happen on the course on Monday, because the incident continues to be managed. Organisers have said that ‘an additional replace shall be issued sooner or later’.

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Isle of Man TT organisers had earlier confirmed that Race Management is ‘presently managing an incident that occurred at Parliament Sq., Ramsey’.

Police confirmed that emergency companies are ‘nonetheless responding and coping with incident’.

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A press release learn: “The Isle of Man TT Races can affirm that critical incident procedures have been carried out following an incident that occurred at Parliament Sq. on 25 Could 2026 at 13.50.

“In consequence, a crimson flag has been issued and all racing exercise on the TT Mountain Course is presently suspended till additional discover.

“For the security of everybody, all roads across the TT Mountain Course stay closed till additional info is supplied. We should stress that you could not enter these closed roads – whether or not on foot or by automobile – as emergency and help automobiles could also be working on the course, and there’s a important danger to your security.

Racing has been stopped on the Isle of Man TT (image from 2025) (Picture: Getty)

“We might additionally prefer to remind the general public that whereas the roads stay closed, it is best to comply with the directions of marshals, race officers, and emergency service personnel always.

“The present precedence for the Clerk of the Course and the broader Race Management group is working intently with the Emergency Providers to help the continuing response wherever doable.

“Additional updates shall be supplied sooner or later through the Isle of Man TT Races Official WhatsApp Infoline. We recognize your understanding and cooperation at the moment.”

Monday’s qualifying schedule had been set to get below manner at 2.15pm with Supersport/Sportbike, adopted by the Sidecars at 3pm, earlier than the day wrapped up with Superbike/Superstock at 3.55pm native time.

That schedule has not been disrupted considerably.

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