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Land Rover bursts into flames @ Great Mountain

- driver escapes in the nick of time; taken to hospital with minor burns
The driver of a Land Rover vehicle was taken to hospital with minor burns after his vehicle reportedly burst into flames at Great Mountain, Tortola just around 6:30pm today, July 7, 2015. Photo: Team of Reporters
Firefighters were quick on the scene but were unable to save the vehicle from complete destruction. Photo: Team of Reporters
Firefighters were quick on the scene but were unable to save the vehicle from complete destruction. Photo: Team of Reporters
According to reports reaching Virgin Islands News Online, it appeared that the driver recognised that his vehicle was in distress and pulled over to the side of the road. It was shortly after exiting the vehicle that a loud explosion occurred. Photo: Team of Reporters
According to reports reaching Virgin Islands News Online, it appeared that the driver recognised that his vehicle was in distress and pulled over to the side of the road. It was shortly after exiting the vehicle that a loud explosion occurred. Photo: Team of Reporters
The burnt out vehicle. Photo: Team of Reporters
The burnt out vehicle. Photo: Team of Reporters
The incident occurred at Great Mountain. Photo: Team of Reporters
The incident occurred at Great Mountain. Photo: Team of Reporters
GREAT MOUNTAIN, Tortola, VI – The driver of a Land Rover vehicle was taken to hospital with minor burns after his vehicle reportedly burst into flames at Great Mountain, Tortola just around 6:30pm today, July 7, 2015.

Reports reaching Virgin Islands News Online is that the driver, whose name has been given as Damian Creque, recognised that his vehicle was in distress and pulled over to the side of the road. It was seconds after exiting the vehicle that a loud explosion occurred.

A passerby, according to reports reaching our newsroom, quickly alerted the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Services who were prompt on the scene but were unable to save the vehicle from complete destruction.

According to an eye witness, Creque was the lone occupant of the vehicle.

He was lucky to escape the inferno but, according to an official of the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Services, Creque suffered minor burns and appeared traumatised by the incident. He was reportedly taken to Peebles Hospital.

17 Responses to “Land Rover bursts into flames @ Great Mountain”

  • church (07/07/2015, 20:01) Like (8) Dislike (12) Reply
    We need to pray for our great lil place
  • to much vehicle fires (07/07/2015, 20:27) Like (35) Dislike (2) Reply
    What is really going on? Is it maintenance problem? Garages not putting back electrical and other parts properly? Some thing is fishie to many vehicle getting destroyed by fire. May be fire and rescue might be able to help us the public to understand.

    • shame.... (10/07/2015, 10:32) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Instead of calling it a conspiracy or blaming it on the devil or other superstitious foolishness, we need to look at what we're pumping into our gas tanks. Its a fact that the presence of ethanol in fuel (E-10, E-85) can compromise the integrity of the fuel system if it wasn't designed for it. In other words, Compromised fuel lines can potentially leak causing a situation like this. So before crying "demons" and "curses" we need to find out what type of fuel we're really getting.
  • Saved! (07/07/2015, 20:48) Like (36) Dislike (0) Reply
    Mr. Creque, I'm thankful that your life was spared. I'm sorry you had such a traumatic experience, but with God's help, you will get through it. The vehicle, while important to you, can be replaced....
  • I can say (07/07/2015, 21:03) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
    @ Saved. I Second that a human life cannot be replace God was with him I think he is thankful for that
  • one eye (07/07/2015, 21:21) Like (0) Dislike (11) Reply
    deeds imports from the internet yall
  • Yes (07/07/2015, 22:00) Like (1) Dislike (10) Reply
    Jumbie snake west end now mysterious fire fahie hill?
    • IFRAIDTHEM (08/07/2015, 09:06) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      Can you please give me the details of the jumbie snake because I am afraid of snakes. It appears that something is wrong why so many vehicles all of a sudden going up in smoke. Something wrong with the gas? Please conduct an investigation because this is getting serious now.
  • Vball (08/07/2015, 05:44) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Damian, I'm glad to hear that you came out of this incident unhurt. God is indeed good.
  • butter (08/07/2015, 08:09) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Boy Damian the devil tried to go with you but GOD said NO!

    I have major plans for him before he come to sit at my side!
  • OMG (08/07/2015, 08:58) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    I saw this car going up the hill with sparks of fire under it. I couldn't get your attention. Thank God you are safe. When I heard the fire truck I was worried!
  • Concerned (08/07/2015, 11:31) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    It is time these vechile fires be taken seriously
    Is there a conspiracy with garages to "get insurance companies " Is there something wrong with certain gas station products or is time for DMV to put vechiles on a hoist while inspecting for licensing
    Jus my two cents
    TOO MANY FIRES
  • ON THE SCENE (08/07/2015, 18:17) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    I was right there I hope everyone is I have to give credits to the fire dept. they made it there in time before it got worse


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