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Motor scooter rider injured in accident on Fort Hill

A young man was taken to Peebles Hospital with a broken leg, among other injuries, when the motor scooter he was riding became involved in an accident on Fort Hill, Tortola, on May 16, 2019. Photo: VINO/File
FORT HILL, Tortola, VI- A young man suffered a broken leg, among other injuries, when the motor scooter he was riding became involved in an accident on Fort Hill, Tortola yesterday, May 16, 2019.

The accident, which also involved a motor vehicle, took place sometime before 7:00 P.M. 

It is unclear how the mishap occurred; however, the motor scooter rider had to be rushed to Peebles Hospital.

Acting Press Officer for the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), Akia L. Thomas confirmed the accident to this news site today, May 17, 2019.

“We can also confirm that one person was treated at the D. Orlando Smith Hospital as a result of the accident,” Ms Thomas stated.

2 Responses to “Motor scooter rider injured in accident on Fort Hill”

  • YOLO (17/05/2019, 11:05) Like (17) Dislike (5) Reply
    It is name Peebles Hospital, i think they show name a wing or the morgue after the famous dr smith who agree hit the like
  • Confused. (17/05/2019, 11:10) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Is it Peebles or Dr. Orlando Smith hospital??


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