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Pedestrians narrowly escape falling debris from Flemming House in RT

May 21st, 2024 | Tags: pedestrians debris rubble Flemming House
Debris that fell from the 5th level of Flemming House this evening, May 21, 2024. Photo: VINO
Two pedestrians had a scare of their lives this evening, Tuesday, May 21, 2024, when debris from the 5-level Flemming House on the corner of Flemming Street and Fishlock Road fell narrowly close to them. Photo: VINO
Two pedestrians had a scare of their lives this evening, Tuesday, May 21, 2024, when debris from the 5-level Flemming House on the corner of Flemming Street and Fishlock Road fell narrowly close to them. Photo: VINO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Two pedestrians had a scare of their lives this evening, Tuesday, May 21, 2024, when debris from the 5-level Flemming House on the corner of Flemming Street and Fishlock Road fell narrowly close to them.

According to reports, the incident occurred just around 8:00 PM.

Police were reportedly on the scene and placed a cordon to prevent persons from walking under the area where the concrete rubble fell.

Government authorities have reportedly been informed and, according to reports, an inspection of the building is expected.

16 Responses to “Pedestrians narrowly escape falling debris from Flemming House in RT”

  • asking for a friend (21/05/2024, 21:51) Like (5) Dislike (3) Reply
    Well saw look trouble who was the contractor?
    • l (22/05/2024, 08:48) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      That goodness no on was injured from the debris falling from so far above.
  • God is real. (21/05/2024, 21:57) Like (24) Dislike (3) Reply
    Why is BVIHA renting a floor in this building when they have 2 empty floors at the huge hospital. God is trying to tell us and show us the wrongs that's going on we better open our Eyes and our Ears.. So we can listen see and hear.. Its Hurricane season. Take warning. This country is so corrupt and messed up. So glad no one got hurt..
  • O2 (21/05/2024, 22:48) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    That's is just the plastering morter flakes off
  • lodger (22/05/2024, 05:14) Like (9) Dislike (6) Reply
    London bridge is falling down, I guess crazy Cindy will blame the premier for this
    • @ lodger (23/05/2024, 06:41) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
      As usual. Anyways it is a simple lack of maintenance. That build hasn't been maintained eversince it was erected
      • To @ Lodger (23/05/2024, 08:52) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        Lodger you need to go and sidung with that BS, stop talking thing wat u don't know. Talktola thats all you all do, talk mess.
    • Look who is talking (23/05/2024, 10:09) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      Seems like Cindy is no crazier than you! Kettle calling pot bottom black.
  • WOW (22/05/2024, 07:13) Like (6) Dislike (3) Reply
    WE HAVE TO CHECK OUT THESE TALL BUILDINGS IN THE CITY , IF THE PEOPLE WHO BUILT THEM WITHOUT PROPER FOUNDATIONS , OR USED A LOT OF SHORT CUTS TO GET THE JOB DONE QUICKLY , ( EARTHQUAKES ) WILL EXPOSE THEIR NEGLIGENCE OR INCOMPETENCE , HOPEFULLY NO ONE WILL LOSE THEIR LIFE BECAUSE OF THEIR LACK OF KNOWLEDGE OR FAILING TO EXERCISE SOUND JUDGEMENT IN CONSTRUCTIVE CONSIDERATIONS IN BUILDING PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES , WHEN USIND THOSE PILES IN LAND FILLED AREAS / THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD HAVE COMPETENT INSPECTORS WITH INTEGRITY TO MAKE SURE EVERYTHING IS DONE PROPERLY ,
  • Wellsah (22/05/2024, 07:55) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    If i never duck, I wodda get ..... (a buss head)
  • @ LODGER (22/05/2024, 08:55) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    why do carry so much hatred for another human being ? ☆ LIVE AND LET LIVE ☆ if the premier deserves credit for anything , he should be given / and if he does sh*t , shouldn't he be told ?
  • VOTER6BVI (22/05/2024, 11:49) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    WHY THIS IS NEWS PLASTER FALL ON MANY BUILDINGS BEFORE. NOW THE NEWS WOULD HAVE BEEN IF ANYONE WAS HURT.
  • Looking from the outside (22/05/2024, 12:44) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    THERE IS ONE IN PURCELL BUILDING WITHOUT BUILDING PERMIT, NO PARKING SPACE AND THE AUTHORITY DOING NOTHING ABOUT IT..
  • annudda2cents (22/05/2024, 13:22) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    People fail to realize that that building was erected more than 20 years ago. The building's entire exterior, which is solid concrete as I recall, has held up well. The only issue I see with that building is that the exterior, like most other buildings in the BVI, can use some good maintenance. Glad nobody was hurt from the fallen debris.
  • Stealth (24/05/2024, 15:58) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Which agency is conducting a structural integrity of this building?? Who sign off that this building was complete,,useable, safe, secure, etc ? Is there a an occupational safety and health agency in the the VI? If no, one is needed? The VI is no longer a horse and donkey locale;it is growing international locale and health and safety must be given a priority.


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