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RT Accident leaves two injured

Accident occurred at traffic light close to Treasure Isle Hotel Junction
The jeep following the accident this evening near the traffic light junction. Photo: Ron Henry/VINO
The car involved in this evening's accident. Photo: Ron Henry/VINO
The car involved in this evening's accident. Photo: Ron Henry/VINO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Two persons were reportedly injured tonight, August 21, 2012 following an accident between two vehicles at the traffic light junction at Station Avenue and the James Walter Francis Highway near the Red Cross building.

The accident involved a dark coloured jeep and a brown car. The occupant of the car was reportedly a male while a female was said to occupy the jeep. The female reportedly acquired minor injuries to her neck consistent with a whiplash injury while the male victim was reportedly suffering from chest pains.       

Both vehicles received significant damage; victims were rushed to the Peebles Hospital for treatment. The actual seriousness of the injuries sustained by both accident victims are not known as of press time.

Virgin Islands News Online will bring further details as the situation develops.

8 Responses to “RT Accident leaves two injured”

  • HH (21/08/2012, 21:54) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    OH NO THIS LEAP YEAR THING IS FOR REAL
    • speed bird (21/08/2012, 23:34) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      I bet someone was trying to run a red light???? they feel like they're doing them self a favor but see what happen in the end!!!!.damn shame these ppl speeding going no where
      • Release (22/08/2012, 09:32) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        it seems like dem drivers think that they are special and should not have to stop at a red light....hope all is well
    • LOL (22/08/2012, 08:01) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      So you saying these things only happen in leap years? Please, get a life
  • night out (21/08/2012, 22:01) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Lowd vino you every where me hope no body hurt!
  • Mary J (21/08/2012, 23:06) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    going east over by the BVI red cross building the road is a bit narrow crashes are inevitable until they make the necessary improvements.
    • wt? (22/08/2012, 08:40) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Are you for real? I hope that you havent been given a driving licence or if you do you drive only on Ginger Island.


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