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Razor Bladez Fungi Band carolling group involved in Xmas Day car accident

- two of the carollers injured, including a band member & had to be taken by ambulance to Peebles Hospital
December 26th, 2015 | Tags: Pockwood Pond Accident Razor Bladez fungi band
The Virgin Islands’ most popular youth Fungi Band Razor Bladez from Sea Cows Bay on the main Island of Tortola had a mishap on the morning of Friday December 25, 2015, Christmas Day. Photo: Team of Reporters
On the morning of Christmas around 3:00 AM one of the cars carrying one member and three non-members of the Fungi Band overturned in the area of the Department of Motor Vehicles located at Pockwood Pond while going east bound. Photo: Team of Reporters
On the morning of Christmas around 3:00 AM one of the cars carrying one member and three non-members of the Fungi Band overturned in the area of the Department of Motor Vehicles located at Pockwood Pond while going east bound. Photo: Team of Reporters
Last year the Razor Bladez released its first album entitled ‘Break ah Leg' featuring a collection of nine tunes with backing from telecommunication company Digicel (BVI). Photo: VINO/File
Last year the Razor Bladez released its first album entitled ‘Break ah Leg' featuring a collection of nine tunes with backing from telecommunication company Digicel (BVI). Photo: VINO/File
It is reported that the driver ran off the road after losing control of his vehicle close to the corner. The road conditions were not known at the time of the accident. The SUV was carrying four passengers three male and one female. Photo: Team of Reporters
It is reported that the driver ran off the road after losing control of his vehicle close to the corner. The road conditions were not known at the time of the accident. The SUV was carrying four passengers three male and one female. Photo: Team of Reporters
The driver of the car and the female passenger were taken to Peebles Hospital by Ambulance, after complaining of pains, minor cuts and bruises. They were both checked and released the same day of the accident December 25, 2015. Photo: Team of Reporters
The driver of the car and the female passenger were taken to Peebles Hospital by Ambulance, after complaining of pains, minor cuts and bruises. They were both checked and released the same day of the accident December 25, 2015. Photo: Team of Reporters
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands’ most popular youth Fungi Band, Razor Bladez, from Sea Cows Bay on the main island of Tortola, had a mishap on the morning of Friday December 25, 2015- Christmas Day.

Each year the band gathers up some of its band members and non-members to go around the village carolling to ensure that the Christmas culture and spirit stay alive.

However, on the morning of Christmas, around 03:00 AM, one of the cars carrying one member and three non-members of the Fungi Band overturned while going east bound in the area of the Department of Motor Vehicles located at Pockwood Pond.

It is reported that the driver ran off the road after losing control of his vehicle. It is not clear what were the road conditions at the time of the accident. The SUV was carrying four passengers- three males and one female.

The driver of the car and the female passenger were taken to Peebles Hospital by ambulance after complaining of pains, minor cuts and bruises. They were both discharged on the same day of the accident, December 25, 2015.

The two other male passengers were not injured but also went to the hospital.

The injured Razor Bladez Fungi Band member, who was also the driver of the vehicle involved in the accident, plays the trumpet for the band.

Last year the Razor Bladez, with backing from telecommunications company Digicel (BVI), released its first album entitled ‘Break ah Leg' which featured a collection of nine tunes.

Up to post time our newsroom was unable to reach the Razor Bladez Fungi Band Manager, Amos Pickering.

19 Responses to “Razor Bladez Fungi Band carolling group involved in Xmas Day car accident”

  • pat (26/12/2015, 13:16) Like (13) Dislike (1) Reply
    oh no thank god everyone is safe
  • wet well (26/12/2015, 13:20) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Yea that area seems to be always wet!
    • Wet Wet - Need to Fix (27/12/2015, 07:37) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
      That area by the Pock Wood Pond Electricity Station is always slippery with either moss or oil. Something need to be done about that because several vehicles have either over turned there, skid or went skating in that area. That area need to be addressed. Really need to address.
  • hope not (26/12/2015, 13:22) Like (1) Dislike (8) Reply
    Those little boyz don't drink i think.
  • foxy (26/12/2015, 13:36) Like (9) Dislike (2) Reply
    Vino like news mehson
  • Voter Too (26/12/2015, 13:47) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is serious I pray all is well with everyone. I hope that no blood was in the driver's alcohol as most carollers do while going from house to house.Anyway thank God everyone is alive and please go in for check ups to make sure your health is good. God bless and to all Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year.
    • @ voter too (26/12/2015, 14:27) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
      I second the motion
    • huh (26/12/2015, 18:11) Like (25) Dislike (2) Reply
      No blood in his alcohol? Wtf?
      • The TRUTH (26/12/2015, 22:27) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
        LMAO
      • Huh 2 (27/12/2015, 12:05) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
        Dem say no, dem boys only does drink juice and water. So, thats good. The area down there too slippery. It really need addressing before it kill somebody. my cousin car spin down there so two weeks ago. He end up in the quarry place. Dem boys better thank God meh son. He spared their lives so that band got to be doing something good.
  • chrisy (26/12/2015, 17:25) Like (8) Dislike (22) Reply
    what they doing carroling at 3.00 am. Glad they did not wake me.
    • Xxx (26/12/2015, 18:36) Like (5) Dislike (16) Reply
      I must agree chrisy not even stanta is out so late
    • Jingle (27/12/2015, 09:16) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
      You have got to be kidding! 3.00 am is in the heart of the carolling hours. Bands usually start carolling from say 11.00pm - mid-night on Xmas eve and some do not stop until like 2.00pm on Xmas day. That is tradition. If the carollers are not out until 3.00am, that means that they only sang for a few houses.




  • one eye (26/12/2015, 18:46) Like (7) Dislike (4) Reply
    At least i do not see any rum in the over turned vehicle
  • ........ (26/12/2015, 22:20) Like (3) Dislike (5) Reply
    Probably a little too much Guavaberry. I hope they didn't "Break ah leg"......
  • @HUH (27/12/2015, 08:27) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    I am just using the lyrics I heard from one of the songs for SKN carnival,you just have to turn around the lyrics it was done in an ironical way.as this usually happens around this time of the year and we all have to be careful not only on the streets but our healthy being.Nothing wrong in carolling at that time at this time of the year as these young people are trying to revive a dying culture. Let us help them to carrry on this tradition and pray for their safety also.It is not a matter of them not coming to wake you up at that moment but for us to come together as a people. Praise the Lord.
  • TORTOLIAN (28/12/2015, 09:05) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Some of you obviously no nothing about carolling. Our band start at 10.00 pm and go until 7.00 am Christmas morning.It is tradition and the people look out for us.If we do not come they are greatly disappointed,because the tables are all set and waiting.
  • sea cow's bay (31/12/2015, 09:38) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    It's the asphalt. Hope them alright.


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