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Drivers taken to hospital following collision @ Hodge's Creek
HODGE'S CREEK, Tortola, VI- The drivers of two vehicles were taken to hospital by ambulance following a collision in the vicinity of Hodge's Creek earlier today, June 17, 2016.
Man attempts to ‘jump’ from Peebles Hospital building
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It was a scary moment for persons at Peebles Hospital yesterday May 20, 2016 when a man, said to be mentally unstable, reportedly attempted to leap from the new Peebles Hospital building after climbing through a window.
Workers evacuated as fire ignites in Central Admin Building
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – All Government workers and visitors of the Central Administration Complex had to swiftly evacuate the building this morning January 27, 2016 as a small fire ignited in the vicinity of the deli located on the ground floor of the East atrium.
UPDATE: Road Town pump station fire under investigation
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The fire that was brought under quick control at the sewage pump station right next door to SOL Gas Station near the roundabout in Road Town on October 2, 2015 is under investigation, a press release from Government Information Service (GIS) has stated.
Mother & son pulled from crashed SUV
FREEBOTTOM, Tortola, VI – A woman and her child received minor injuries following an accident in Freebottom today June 28, 2015.
EE brush-fire destroys garage
EAST END, Tortola, VI - A fire at Little Dix Hill in East End, on the main island of Tortola, saw firefighters battling to save buildings from being consumed by what started as a brush-fire tonight June 19, 2015.
Truck catches fire on NDP motorcade
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Reports just in from our Team of Reporters are that a truck, which was part of the National Democratic Party (NDP) motorcade, caught afire in the area of Soldier Hill, this afternoon June 7, 2015.
UPDATE: ‘Engine malfunction caused powerboat fire’ – Nick Willis
LEVERICK BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI - Owner of Leverick Bay and coordinator of the Leverick Bay Poker Run, Nick Willis said the boat that caught fire off Beef Island yesterday May 24, 2015 had reportedly suffered an engine malfunction that resulted in the blaze.
EE & WE fire stations to remain closed until vehicles acquired – Fire Chief
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Chief Fire Officer Zebalon A. McLean said the VI Fire and Rescue Services Department continues to be hamstrung by lack of up-to-date firefighting equipment and as such has to make do with what it has until better can be provided, resulting in the closure of the East End and West End fire stations.
EE resident decries state of fire response
EAST END/LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI – An East End resident is decrying the state of affairs in the District which he calls home as it regards response to fires and road works and is calling on District Representative for the Seventh District Dr The Honourable Kedrick D. Pickering to look into the needs of the community.
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