TT2012: Tuesday practice halted following Sidecar crash

The third practice session of this year's Isle of Man TT races on Tuesday was cut short due to a red-flag incident at Sarah's Cottage involving husband and wife team Robin and Annette Daykin.

Fortunately Mr Daykin, who is 73, escaped unhurt, while his 61-year-old wife sustained a broken ankle in the crash.

The session was halted, as the area where the accident happened at Lambfell is inaccessible by helicopter and an ambulance was dispatched to the scene via the course.

Only one lap of Sidecar practice was completed as a result, with Tim Reeves and Dan Sayle credited with the fastest speed at 112.80mph.

Meanwhile, further updates were provided following Monday's incidents in the Sidecar class.

Driver Glyn Jones, who crashed at Keppel Gate, suffered neck injuries and was due to be kept in Noble's Hospital for further examination.

His passenger, Richard Murphy, sustained knee and soft tissue injuries but was discharged from hospital on Tuesday morning.

Former World Sidecar champions Ben and Tom Birchall were also involved in a crash at Brandywell on Monday.

Ben was released from hospital on Tuesday after injuring his elbow, with Tom also discharged.

The pair are planning in competing in Wednesday evening's practice session.

All four had been airlifted to hospital following the incidents on Monday.