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SDA Church bus burnt following overheating

A minibus burst into flames tonight January 2, 2016 after it became overheated on the Joe’s Hill Road, Road Town, the Virgin Islands capital city. Photo: Team of Reporters
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A minibus burst into flames tonight January 2, 2016 after it became overheated on the Joe’s Hill Road, Road Town, the Virgin Islands capital city.

The vehicle, which belongs to the Seventh-day Adventist Church, was badly burnt, after the flames were put out by members of the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Service.

There were no reports of injury as a result of the incident.

According to persons on the scene, the driver of the vehicle said it became overheated and as a result burst into flames.

We will bring you more details as they become available.

19 Responses to “SDA Church bus burnt following overheating ”

  • dog man (02/01/2016, 23:47) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
    rest on a s Day
  • one eye (02/01/2016, 23:57) Like (1) Dislike (9) Reply
    Deeds internet vehicle
  • wize up (03/01/2016, 07:40) Like (2) Dislike (11) Reply
    insurance!
  • .... (03/01/2016, 08:19) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    It's a sign! 2016 is here ya'll.
    • @ ..... (03/01/2016, 22:15) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      deman what are they putting in your Kool Aid before they give it to you????
  • moses (03/01/2016, 09:16) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    Glad no one was hurt. By the way has anyone tried the N.H.I yet? Is it working?
  • Voter Too (03/01/2016, 09:20) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Perhaps the deeds of 2015 flowing into 2016. We need to pray for not only ourselves but for others and our dear country also.God bless and May the goodness of God shine throughout our lives for 2016 and beyond.
  • Political Observer (03/01/2016, 11:36) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    Vehicle accidents and incidents happen. Nonetheless, preventative and routine maintenance are vital to reducing accidents, incidents and near misses. The VI hilly and steep terrain put more stress and strain on vehicles than on vehicles in flatter and gentler terrain. Thus, to reduce the rate of accidents and incidents, vehicle in the VI require more frequent inspections and maintenance by certified automechanics. More frequent inspections, maintenance and repair increase the operating lifecycle cost. But this cost weighed against the cost( injury, loss of life, increasing insurance, liability) of an accident, the choice is clear. Safety first. This is just a general comment and not saying that the SDA vehicle was not properly maintained. Butb this is the second van in a few weeks that caught fire. We ned to investigate the contributing cause(s) for trends and take actions to mitigate future incidents.
  • Look Out (03/01/2016, 14:09) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
    @Moses hospital taking it but Eureka not taking it because they don't know how they getting payment look trouble.
  • moses (03/01/2016, 15:12) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    @lookout thanks for the info.
  • member (04/01/2016, 07:25) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply

    THAT IS NOT A SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH BUS!!! IT IS PRIVATELY OWNED AND THE OWNER GETS PAID TO OPERATE IT!! NONE OF THE SEVENTH DAY ADVENTURES CHURCHES ON ISLAND HAVE ANY SUCH CHURCH BUS!!! I AM A SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST!

  • truth be told (04/01/2016, 07:31) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    That is not a Seventh Day Adventist Church bus! It is a privately owned bus by a member who is paid to transport the members. None of the churches have any such church bus! To many narrow minded and short sighted mentality and the attitude of not following the Sunday churches who have church buses. Yes I am a member.
  • Psychologist (04/01/2016, 09:46) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    So if this is the case, member and truth be told, the driver of the bus is not a full-fledge SDA. and if he or she is, then they don't rest on the seventh day. because the person will be working by driving the bus for a salary or payment (interesting)
    • Just my peace (04/01/2016, 12:46) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      @ Watchdog if the incident happened after 6:00 p.m then his Sabbath would have been over. Sabbath hours are Sundown Friday which for them is 6:00 p.m to Sundown Saturday 6:00 p.m Saturday get the dynamics right people. Aft six saturday he on he own time.
  • kool aid (06/01/2016, 11:55) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    NHI time!!!


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