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Police launch road safety campaign ahead of TT

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Around 50,000 people expected to visit the Island 

Marked and unmarked police vehicles will be patrolling collision hotspots on the Isle of Man during the TT fortnight.

Police have launched a new road safety campaign to encourage visitors - and residents- to stay safe.

Around 50,000 spectators are expected to be coming through the ports to watch the racing. 

Chief Constable Russ Foster says he wants the 2025 racing season to be 'fatal free':

Meanwhile head of the Isle of Man Ambulance Service, Will Bellamy says they are ready and prepared for the racing event. 

Last year the service responded to over seven hundred 999 calls for assistance.

Will says the majority of the incidents either involved road users or were visitors to the Island with medical emergencies.

This year, they will be supported by eight extra staff from the United Kingdom. 

He was asked how prepared they are ahead of the racing event:

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