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Gov't vehicle crashes near Manuel Reef

The crashed vehicle near Manuel Reef today, June 18, 2016. Photo; Team of Reporters
It is not clear the circumstances surrounding the accident or whether any other vehicle was involved. Photo; Team of Reporters
It is not clear the circumstances surrounding the accident or whether any other vehicle was involved. Photo; Team of Reporters
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- An accident around 8:30am today, June 18, 2016 resulted in damages to a government registered vehicle.

The accident took place in the vicinity of Manuel Reef in Sea Cows Bay.

It is not clear at this time the circumstances surrounding the accident, if any other vehicle was involved, and whether anyone was taken to hospital.

When our Team of Reporters arrived on the scene, the crashed government vehicle was being loaded on to a tow truck.

The vehicle, with licence plate GV 0562, was on its side with frontal damages.

Efforts to get further information from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) were unsuccessful up to post time.

23 Responses to “Gov't vehicle crashes near Manuel Reef”

  • one eye (18/06/2016, 09:38) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
    Well sah in a time like this when the government is broke
  • titus (18/06/2016, 09:46) Like (27) Dislike (1) Reply
    Why are you taking the government vechiel for a joy ride all Goverment ride are suppose to be at the admin building.... Unless you are police, fire, lifeguard, ambulance driver......well sense you are wasting the tax payer money I hope they deduct your pay until the vechiel is payed in full..... I bet you won't take up a next vechiel again
  • wize up (18/06/2016, 09:54) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
    What next!!!!
  • ah glad in a sense (18/06/2016, 10:05) Like (8) Dislike (6) Reply
    The bible says that who so ever digeth a pit shall fall in it.....This was caused by the poor hazardous sidewalk design that everybody talking about.....It should've been the ones behind this craziness.
    • Scary Mary (18/06/2016, 20:31) Like (13) Dislike (4) Reply
      While I agree that the ridiculously high sidewalk played a role, it is likely that whoever was driving the vehicle, took the corner too fast, lost control, swung wide and hit the sidewalk. People need to slow down on corners!
  • accident galore (18/06/2016, 10:07) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
    Where is the 15 million that suppose to improve our roads? I have never seen so many accidents.
  • bomba tea (18/06/2016, 10:08) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
    Was he on his way back from bomba's?
  • Yes (18/06/2016, 10:12) Like (29) Dislike (1) Reply
    I NOW WISH TO REPORT AN ABUSE OF VEHICLE TO THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE.
  • just asking.... (18/06/2016, 11:11) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
    Is it a PWD vechicle?
  • dog (18/06/2016, 12:47) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    hope the driver is ok seems like a serious accident
  • government worker (18/06/2016, 15:47) Like (12) Dislike (1) Reply
    We can't even afford to keep the vehicles serviced and maintained. HELP!!!!!
  • Well Sah (18/06/2016, 15:51) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    This about the 10th accident on that stretch of road since the side walk started.
  • Sue (18/06/2016, 16:15) Like (18) Dislike (1) Reply
    FIVE major accidents at least in that very spot caused by the insane high pavement/narrowed run. I have given up run/walk/cycle in this area which I now too dangerous even for cars. When are we going to hold the government responsible?
  • Outlaw (18/06/2016, 16:28) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    Hmmmmm, is that one that belongs to the police. I thought was the police alone who usually mash up vehicle
  • spanish bar (18/06/2016, 22:59) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    where is the action Minister?
  • Boo (18/06/2016, 23:17) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Check blood alcohol and cannabis levels
  • Yes (19/06/2016, 03:33) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    THAT WAS A SHAQ ATTACK
  • a change is coming (19/06/2016, 03:36) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    PWD engineers were testing the road/corner to see if what most people saying is true.
  • VG (19/06/2016, 08:16) Like (21) Dislike (0) Reply
    The Roads in the BVI is a total disgrace to tourist and for the people for a country with such high capita.
    MARK needs to stop the chat and get to work. The roads reflect you and your ministry. I hope that some real young energise people that love the BVI are preparing thenselves run for the next election to vote these BVI investment family out of office. MARLON and Turnbull should start thinking about forming another party and recruit the best to join there team.!!!


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