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One injured in lone-vehicle accident on James Walter Francis Drive

The toppled vehicle on James Walter Francis Drive dual carriageway tonight, October 24, 2023. Photo: Team of Reporters
The circumstances surrounding the accident are unclear to our news centre at this time. Photo: Team of Reporters
The circumstances surrounding the accident are unclear to our news centre at this time. Photo: Team of Reporters
Police, fire and ambulance services responded to the accident on James Walter Francis Drive dual carriageway this evening, October 24, 2023. Photo: Team of Reporters
Police, fire and ambulance services responded to the accident on James Walter Francis Drive dual carriageway this evening, October 24, 2023. Photo: Team of Reporters
- A male has been taken to Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital following a lone-vehicle accident on the James Walter Francis Drive dual carriageway this evening, Tuesday, October 24, 2023. Photo: Team of Reporters
- A male has been taken to Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital following a lone-vehicle accident on the James Walter Francis Drive dual carriageway this evening, Tuesday, October 24, 2023. Photo: Team of Reporters
One male was transported to Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital following the lone-vehicle accident on James Walter Francis Drive on October 24, 2023. Photo: Team of Reporters
One male was transported to Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital following the lone-vehicle accident on James Walter Francis Drive on October 24, 2023. Photo: Team of Reporters
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A male has been taken to Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital following a lone-vehicle accident on the James Walter Francis Drive dual carriageway this evening, Tuesday, October 24, 2023.

According to reports reaching our news centre, the mishap took place around 8:00 PM in the vicinity of Festival Grounds and the stop lights near to BVI Red Cross.

The circumstances surrounding the accident are unclear to our news centre at this time.

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) said it responded to the lone vehicle accident on the westbound late of the James Walter Francis Drive dual carriageway.

“One male has been transported to the Dr. Orlando Hospital for treatment.

“The road is passable for motorists with caution,” the RVIPF stated.

11 Responses to “One injured in lone-vehicle accident on James Walter Francis Drive”

  • Really??? (25/10/2023, 08:10) Like (19) Dislike (1) Reply
    A well-rested, sober person, driving the speed limit and paying due care and attention could not have managed that.
    • @Really??? (25/10/2023, 11:40) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      ... unless he had to swerve to avoid a scooter!
    • @Really??? (25/10/2023, 17:09) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      It can happen. Some people drive careless. Multitasking constantly. It takes 5 seconds of not looking to get in a accident.
  • Lb (25/10/2023, 08:24) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Oh no
  • Vs vv (25/10/2023, 08:25) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    How fast you have to be going to turn over like that?. Who cares
  • Xxx (25/10/2023, 09:02) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    No surprise here...they always speeding going no where
  • next (25/10/2023, 09:34) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply
    One less dummy on the road.
  • Reality check (25/10/2023, 13:17) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Dear Really,
    The only problem with what you stated is that the speed limit is 20 MPH, which is very dangerouse when everyone else is driving 30-40. The issue is that Public Works sets traffic signage when it should be the Police Traffic Department. Look at the ludicrouse placement of stop signs, the written STOP on the road which is not legal signage, and that intersection of the one way in front of the Admin Center with stop signs no where near the intersection.
  • Dancing with the Stars (25/10/2023, 15:36) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Reality Check, I have read your comment and cannot comprehend why you are criticizing Really ???. The point is if the driver was driving with due care and attention, he or she would have observed the stop sign on the road. Whether the driver is skillful or not the condition of the road must be taken into consideration. What we all must strive to do is to drive safely to reach our destinations. Fast driving is not skillful driving, we should try to observe the speed limit whatever it is.
  • H (25/10/2023, 17:58) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    There was no more ferry going to rock
  • Dual carriageway (25/10/2023, 18:57) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
    speed limit is clearly posted at 20mph for ALL vehicles. The police just need to enforce the speed limit 24/7.

    Also the dual carriageway in Road Town will be much safer when all scooters and motorcycles are banned from this short stretch of highway.


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