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Motor scooter rider seriously injured in accident @ Slaney

January 13th, 2023 | Tags: Accident Motor Scooter hospital injured Slaney
The scene of the accident at Slaney today, January 13, 2023. Photo: Team of Reporters
A police officer stands next to the motor scooter involved in the accident at Slaney today, January 13, 2023. Photo: Team of Reporters
A police officer stands next to the motor scooter involved in the accident at Slaney today, January 13, 2023. Photo: Team of Reporters
SLANEY, Tortola, VI- Word just reaching our newsroom is that a motor scooter rider was reportedly seriously injured in an accident at Slaney, on Tortola today, Friday, January 13, 2023.

Reports are the accident took place close to 1:00 pm .

The circumstances surrounding the mishap and whether another vehicle was involved are known.

"The RVIPF can confirm a lone vehicle accident involving a motor scooter after 1 pm today. One male received serious injuries and was transported to Dr. Orlando Smith hospital for treatment. Investigation is ongoing," Police stated.

More details to follow.

20 Responses to “Motor scooter rider seriously injured in accident @ Slaney”

  • LN (13/01/2023, 15:03) Like (3) Dislike (17) Reply
    Jesus! Today is black Friday you know. Anytime the 13th falls on a Friday
  • Kai Suge DeC (13/01/2023, 15:33) Like (13) Dislike (5) Reply

    Look ting here! Parna bragadang hard da man. Boy he mash. Next time be easy on the scooter my boy, nothing worth rushing for. 

  • one eye (13/01/2023, 16:18) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    Get well soon brother
    • What more.. (13/01/2023, 19:15) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
      These riders still not learning...No helmet, no respect for traffic rules...How much more need to happen for careful and cautious riding to take place...This is almost seems like the norm it dont even feel sad anymore ..Though it is very sad..
      • Who deoes not listen (15/01/2023, 06:59) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
        Does feel. Sadly, these riders don’t care about traffic laws, or anything else for that matter, so they engage in self destructive behaviout. They probavly don’t feel there is much future for them. Limited education, no ambition. Long ago the pols abandoned the youths of the Territoy….
  • dj khaled (13/01/2023, 16:22) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
    Another One
  • Blessing (13/01/2023, 18:06) Like (4) Dislike (3) Reply
    I pray you will get well soon , we will keep you in our prayers for a speedy recovery , God is in control and he will take care of you , be strong son
  • Hmm (13/01/2023, 19:12) Like (6) Dislike (3) Reply
    Ban scooters
  • You feel if you don’t hear (13/01/2023, 19:45) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    That’s what you get you riding that
  • WHAT!!!! (13/01/2023, 20:23) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    The way mist of these idiots behave on their bikes the only surprise is that there are not more single scooter “accidents “
  • c (13/01/2023, 20:30) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Lots of people pass traffic there even when the curve approaching.
  • Rubber Duck (13/01/2023, 22:58) Like (5) Dislike (4) Reply
    How many before they are banned?
  • Hope (14/01/2023, 00:49) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    This person or persons recovers fully
    Year just started no bad news plz
  • @ HMM (14/01/2023, 14:18) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    ARE YOU SERIOUS , SO HOW WE UNDERTAKERS GOING MEK MONEY , THEY DON'T WANT TO LIVE , WE DO , AND WE CARE TO MAKE SURE THEY GET A PROPER SEND OFF , ON THEIR NEXT JOURNEY ????
  • Elections Coming (15/01/2023, 13:09) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    BAN THEM! Problem solved. (You're welcome).
  • Jah knows (16/01/2023, 17:17) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    For those who saying ban scooters, I hope y’all got money to buy those who use scooters to get around, vehicles


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