A motorcyclist from the UK has been killed in an accident on the Mountain Road.
The accident happened in the Keppel Gate area.
Inspector Derek Flint confirmed that there had been a fatality in the collision.
The police are now asking witnesses to come forward and contact them.
The UK BMW motorcycle involved was traveling to Douglas.
The other vehicle involved was a white locally-registered Fiat Doblo van travelling towards Douglas.
The driver and the passenger of the van are reported to be shaken but uninjured.
The collision happened at about 7.15pm.
The Mountain Road was shut from Brandywell to Creg-ny-Baa but it has now re-opened.