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Garbage truck knocks out power in section of JvD

Residents in East End Jost van Dyke experienced power interruption today, August 19, 2023, after a garbage truck pulled down a utility pole. Photo: Team of Reporters .
EAST END, Jost van Dyke, VI- Residents in East End, Jost van Dyke experienced power interruption today, August 19, 2023, due to an accident in the area.

According to reports reaching our news centre, around 2:30 PM a garbage truck took down a utility pole. 

There have been no reports of injuries.

It is unclear whether power has since been restored.

8 Responses to “Garbage truck knocks out power in section of JvD ”

  • Xxx (19/08/2023, 23:47) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    What a travesty
  • Streups (20/08/2023, 05:29) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    When things like that happen, the operator of the truck/business and any person that crashes into a pole should be heavily fixed
    • Past visitor (21/08/2023, 07:30) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Was curious if any power outages occurred in Tortola Sunday, August 20, between 2 and 8 pm. Thanks!
  • Asking For Myself (20/08/2023, 08:23) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Again?
  • Hand brake (20/08/2023, 09:12) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    New technology I wonder if they keep the rock on the passenger seat in case of emergencies, beats expensive maintenance .
  • how? (20/08/2023, 10:41) Like (0) Dislike (3) Reply
    Rum is not juice!!!!!!!
  • West side (20/08/2023, 17:03) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Somebody please check the wheels on the Gabage truck
  • Harry (21/09/2023, 00:01) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Anyone who smashes into a utility pole in a situation like that should be substantially fined, as should the owner of the truck/business. wordle today


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