Part of Port St Mary harbour has been cordoned off, after a barrel of an unknown chemical was washed up in the area.
Fire crews and police are at the scene.
The section around the harbour will be closed to the public until the substance has been identified and disposed of.
(Picture: A view of Port St Mary harbour, from manxscenes.com).
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