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BREAKING NEWS: Scooter & pickup collide at Wickhams Cay II

- Passenger on scooter reportedly seriously injured
November 30th, 2012 | Tags: scooter pickup Accident Wickham's Cay II intersection
The motor scooter involved in the accident at the traffic lights at Wickham's Cay II this evening November 30, 2012 is placed into the pickup truck which it reportedly ran into around 6 P.M. Photo:VINO
The scene of the accident this evening, November 30, 2012. Photo:VINO
The scene of the accident this evening, November 30, 2012. Photo:VINO
Parts of the motorcycle involved in the accident this evening November 30, 2012 heaped up in the corner at the Wickham's Cay II intersection. Photo:VINO
Parts of the motorcycle involved in the accident this evening November 30, 2012 heaped up in the corner at the Wickham's Cay II intersection. Photo:VINO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - At least one person is said to have been seriously injured following an accident involving a motor scooter and a pickup truck at the Wickham's Cay II intersection this evening, November 30, 2012.

According to reports, the scooter bearing license plate MC821 was heading east on the Walter Francis dual carriageway when it came into contact with the right side of the pickup.

The incident reportedly occurred around 6PM.

One of the two persons on the scooter was said to have appeared seriously injured and has since been taken to Peebles Hospital by an ambulance.

Spots of blood were still visible at the scene of the accident up to post time.

Virgin Islands News Online will provide more information when it becomes available.

 

 

 

 

20 Responses to “BREAKING NEWS: Scooter & pickup collide at Wickhams Cay II”

  • bad year (30/11/2012, 19:12) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    gosh another one?
  • Trill (30/11/2012, 19:14) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Not another scooter accident  well sah!
    • native boy (30/11/2012, 20:04) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      So sad, everytime this is reported. When will drivers and riders learn to have respect for the road. It's common sense.... drive with caution people.
  • rider (30/11/2012, 19:53) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    God have mercy on us sinners.
  • @@@@@@ (30/11/2012, 19:59) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    hope that tou do get help soon for all who got injured
    • one eye (01/12/2012, 05:45) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      yet another tragic scooter mass up!
      • don q (01/12/2012, 11:00) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        No amount of cameras, wardens, police, fines, you name it can stop this.....A speeding car and motor bike is an accident waiting to happen....There are a list of factors involved in an accident,speed is only one......
        • concern (01/12/2012, 12:31) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
          when everyone learn to obey rules like stopping at the red light then these freak accidents will stop, those guys need to thank GOD to be alive today, they are really lucky !!!
      • ccc (01/12/2012, 11:03) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        Drivers of cars and bikes we must be more careful on the roads. Too many innocent people are losing there lifes because of reckless drivers and riders. BE RESPONSIBLE!
  • mother hen (30/11/2012, 20:01) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    lawd!
  • alive (30/11/2012, 20:27) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Drive and ride these scotters toooooooooooooooo,STAY ALIVE,
  • Inquirer (01/12/2012, 10:52) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Are there any more news? Having seen the bike on the road, I just hope the rider will pull through. So very sad
  • Confucius (01/12/2012, 11:05) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Our thoughts and prayers are with the injured party and best wishes for a speedy recovery.
  • income (02/12/2012, 11:52) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    The roads are wet these days drivers......rainy days, plz be careful on the road.
  • review (03/12/2012, 08:54) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    We the people can only gain from such a review of the often scooter accidents at this point, cause we will at least learn how to do things better as we go along.
  • Confucius (03/12/2012, 14:36) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Any updates? Is the scooter rider going to be OK?

    Does anyone know the circumstances surrounding the accident?


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