The viewing area where eight spectators were hurt in a serious incident during the opening Isle of Man TT practice on Monday will remain closed for the duration of this year’s event after a safety review.
On Monday afternoon, a crashed bike on the exit of Ramsey’s Parliament Square entered a fan area and pushed crowd barriers back into spectators.
The incident saw the opening day of practice for this year’s event curtailed and left one competitor and eight spectators hospitalised.
A statement from organisers on Tuesday said that two spectators remain in hospital and continue to receive treatment. The competitor and all other spectators involved have now been discharged from hospital.
They have now taken the step to close the viewing area where the incident took place for the remainder of the event “as part of the structured safety review undertaken”.
The full statement said: “As part of the structured safety review undertaken following yesterday’s serious incident, the spectator viewing area at Parliament Square will remain prohibited for the duration of the 2026 Isle of Man TT Races.
“Given the unusual nature of the incident, this precautionary measure has been implemented following an initial assessment by race, safety and operational personnel and reflects the Isle of Man TT Races’ commitment to reviewing and responding to safety considerations whenever an incident occurs.
“The review has involved detailed consideration of the circumstances surrounding the incident and the wider operational environment. While the multi-agency investigation process will continue, a number of immediate measures have been identified and implemented ahead of any further activity on the Course this evening.
“The safety of competitors, spectators, marshals, officials and all those involved in the event remains our highest priority.
“Two spectators remain in hospital and continue to receive treatment. The competitor and all other spectators involved have now been discharged from hospital.
“Our thoughts remain with those involved in the incident, together with their families and friends. We would also like to once again thank the marshals, medical teams, emergency and hospital services and all personnel who responded so quickly and professionally.”
Action at the TT is set to continue on Tuesday with a scheduled evening practice session set to get underway at 6:30pm local time.