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Container on trailer topples on James Walter Francis Drive

April 13th, 2023 | Tags: Accident truck container detached traffic lights
The trailer on its side on James Walter Francis Drive today, April 13, 2023. Photo: Team of Reporters
The truck that was hauling the container. Photo: Team of Reporters
The truck that was hauling the container. Photo: Team of Reporters
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Motorists on the James Walter Francis Drive had a scare when a container on a trailer toppled in the vicinity of the traffic lights near BVI Red Cross this afternoon, April 13, 2023.

The incident happened on the westbound carriageway just after 5:00 PM.

According to reports, the trailer became unattached from the truck before toppling. 

No one was reportedly hurt.

21 Responses to “Container on trailer topples on James Walter Francis Drive”

  • WTF (13/04/2023, 19:51) Like (19) Dislike (0) Reply
    Could you imagine if someone was driving on the side of it. Have mercy!¡!
    • x (14/04/2023, 10:46) Like (11) Dislike (2) Reply
      It would have been impossible for it to fall on another vehicle, as it was in the left lane and fell on the sidewalk. No what if it had fallen on a pedestrian? I usually walk there.
  • Hmm (13/04/2023, 19:52) Like (15) Dislike (0) Reply
    That’s why I don’t try to be beside those trailers too long.
  • small man (13/04/2023, 21:41) Like (34) Dislike (0) Reply
    They drive them to fast thank God no one was hurt
  • 2nd time (13/04/2023, 22:53) Like (17) Dislike (1) Reply
    Is it lack of maintenance or carelessness?
  • jack (13/04/2023, 23:43) Like (1) Dislike (20) Reply

    Sh** happens

  • Citizen (13/04/2023, 23:50) Like (17) Dislike (6) Reply
    The most likely culprit of this is the weight distribution in the container.
  • WOW (14/04/2023, 04:20) Like (21) Dislike (1) Reply
    Never like driving next to those things for this exact reason.
  • Legs not wound up (14/04/2023, 07:35) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    If you’re too lazy to wind the legs on the container up enough too avoid hitting the ground when you hit a bump the legs dig in and bounce the container out of the unit attachment.
  • IS THERE ANYONE (14/04/2023, 07:47) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    WHO CHECKS OUT THESE THESE TRUCKS / TO
    MAKE SURE YHAT THE TRUCKS ARE MAINTAINED PROPERLY ? / ARE THE THE DRIVERS QUALIFIED ? ( AND AS SMSLL MAN SAID , SOME OF YHESE YOUNG DRIVERS DOES DRIVE THOSE TRUCKS TOO FAST , AND ITS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE WE HAVE A DEADLY ACCIDENT , ARE THE GOVERNMENT GOING TO WAIT FOR IT TO HAPPEN ??????? / WHEN AM WALKING AND I HEAR THEM OR SEE THEM COMING , I DOES MAKE SURE I GET READY TO RUN FOR MY LIFE . PLEASE HAVE THOSE TRUCKS AND DRIVERS CHECKED OUT , THAT WAS A FRIENDLY WARNING , THANK GOD NO VEHICLE OR ANYONE WAS IN THE WAY ????
  • ta ta (14/04/2023, 07:48) Like (1) Dislike (3) Reply
    they were rushing to meet the nomination deadline so please understand.
  • Government (14/04/2023, 08:27) Like (16) Dislike (1) Reply
    People in this island need to come together and protest about the way this crazy truck drivers be going through the place.. we are lucky that God keep protecting us from something bad to happen because the way this truck men be driving is crazy..
  • Speed Kills (14/04/2023, 08:27) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    Typical lousy driving in BVI
  • kpt (14/04/2023, 08:44) Like (12) Dislike (1) Reply
    Most if not all the drivers of these transport trucks have no training in the operation ok these trucks we have been lucky so far, most of the drivers drive so fast if they had to stop in an emergency they will not be able to stop. I know for sure in the US and Canada you have to past knowledge and skills tests before to you get a Commercial Driver License to drive these transport trucks.
  • Truckers (14/04/2023, 09:24) Like (15) Dislike (0) Reply
    I wonder how many of these "Truck man" are actually trained and licensed to operate these heavy vehicles. No place like BVI
  • tola (14/04/2023, 09:39) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    They need drive lil slower
  • NezRez (14/04/2023, 10:21) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    The fact of the matter is the trailer was NOT secured properly on the truck, which is the fault of the trucker, period! Thank goodness no one was injured when that monster came crashing down!
  • WEW (14/04/2023, 11:12) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Can’t fix stupid
  • Mandatory Check point (14/04/2023, 11:13) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Security at the Port must demand mandatory security of these containers before driver pass gate. And fine them if they did not buckle up.
  • hey (14/04/2023, 12:41) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Motor cycle passing anywhere,next time maybe
  • smh (16/04/2023, 18:35) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is a serious accident as these trailers are locked into the hitch. there need to be a serious investigation into this incident as it will happen again and it may be different result.


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