Eight spectators and rider injured in Isle of Man TT practice crash
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- Eight spectators and one rider were injured during practice for the Isle of Man TT races.
- The incident occurred when a competitor crashed into a crowd near Parliament Square in Ramsey.
- The session was stopped, and an investigation is underway.
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Eight spectators and rider hurt at TT practice
Eight spectators had to be taken to hospital after a motorbike rider crashed into a crowd on the opening day of practice in the Isle of Man TT races.
Organisers said the incident at the exit to Parliament Square in Ramsey involved a single competitor and "several spectators".
The session was red flagged at about 13:50 BST following the crash, which led to the implementation of "serious incident procedures".
The spectators were "reported as conscious, and were transferred to Nobles Hospital for further assessment and treatment", organisers said.
The rider, who has not been identified, suffered leg injuries and was "conscious and talking", they said.
"In accordance with the event's standard operating procedures, an investigative process is now under way involving race, medical and safety personnel," they added.
Clerk of the Course Gary Thompson earlier confirmed the remainder of the day's schedule had been cancelled "as management of the incident" continued.
The 2026 TT, which takes place on closed public roads over the 37.7-mile (60km) Mountain Course, is set to run until 6 June.
