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Concrete truck topples on Tortola hillside

- Driver escapes with minor injuries
September 13th, 2021 | Tags: concrete truck topples Romney Park minor injuries driver
A driver of a concrete truck escaped serious injuries after his heavy-duty vehicle toppled on a hillside at Romney Park, West End on Saturday, September 11, 2021. Photo: Team of Reporters
The concrete truck was seen on its left side close to the hillside of a narrow road. Photo: Team of Reporters
The concrete truck was seen on its left side close to the hillside of a narrow road. Photo: Team of Reporters
WEST END, Tortola, VI- A driver of a concrete truck escaped serious injuries after his heavy-duty vehicle toppled on a hillside at Romney Park, West End on Saturday, September 11, 2021.

It is unclear what were the circumstances surrounding the mishap.

The concrete truck was seen on its left side close to the hillside of a narrow road.

Reports reaching our newsroom are that the driver received minor injuries.

6 Responses to “Concrete truck topples on Tortola hillside”

  • 911 (13/09/2021, 20:04) Like (25) Dislike (0) Reply
    Thank god he is alive
  • hmmm (14/09/2021, 00:57) Like (24) Dislike (0) Reply
    Driving Concrete truck is a risky and dangerous Job, The kind of places they have to go, and sometimes the hussling on these narrow and bad Roads Just to complete a Job... A Job I never wish to have.... Happy he is ok..
  • LCS (14/09/2021, 05:30) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    He is a very lucky man. It is amazing that it is usually the case. Not that one wishes the contrary...
  • JA (14/09/2021, 06:18) Like (24) Dislike (0) Reply
    Thank God indeed.
  • christian (14/09/2021, 08:16) Like (16) Dislike (0) Reply
    God is good all the time. So happy that the driver is alive despite his injuries.
  • Lb (14/09/2021, 19:46) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply

    I'd never jump into any of those trucks. Cement trucks, cement pumper trucks... Ive seen those guys go in places where i can barely get my car to fit, God knows with how much weight.


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