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Taxi carrying tourists crashes into utility pole on JvD

- 1 tourist reportedly seriously injured
July 6th, 2023 | Tags: Taxi Accident tourists JVD injured
At least one person was seriously injured when a taxi transporting tourists on Jost van Dyke became involved in an accident on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. Photo: Team of Reporters
A female tourist is said to be nursing serious injuries, following the accident that occurred around 1:00 PM between Great Harbour and White Bay. Photo: Team of Reporters
A female tourist is said to be nursing serious injuries, following the accident that occurred around 1:00 PM between Great Harbour and White Bay. Photo: Team of Reporters
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI- At least one person was seriously injured when a taxi transporting tourists on Jost van Dyke became involved in an accident on Wednesday, July 5, 2023.

According to reports reaching our newsroom, the driver lost control of the vehicle and rolled back into a utility pole.

A female tourist is said to be nursing serious injuries, following the accident that occurred around 1:00 PM between Great Harbour and White Bay.

Other passengers reportedly received minor injuries.

The circumstances surrounding the mishap are unclear.

17 Responses to “Taxi carrying tourists crashes into utility pole on JvD”

  • 911 (06/07/2023, 09:51) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    things will happen; inspections of passengers vehicles along with skillful drivers

    • Greg (06/07/2023, 23:07) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      The way that pole is broken, I am glad it didn't fall on top of the taxi, now that would have been really horrible.
  • resident (06/07/2023, 10:07) Like (20) Dislike (1) Reply
    They need to get rid of the older drivers and to check these buses properly, i still remember when crash dummy got in that accident that killed those two tourists
  • That is the problem (06/07/2023, 10:35) Like (11) Dislike (2) Reply
    If I was a tourist, I would never step foot in a pick up truck with seats bolted on the sides and a tent for a roof if I needed taxi service.
  • All I shall say (06/07/2023, 10:57) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    Driver lost control of PICK UP TRUCK/TAXI causing it to roll back into utility pole. Ok, if you say so.
  • Medical care (06/07/2023, 11:31) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
    Another reason to review medical care in Jost. How was the tourist treated?
  • Really??? (06/07/2023, 11:32) Like (16) Dislike (1) Reply
    A well-rested and sober person, driving the speed limit and paying due care and attention could not manage this.
  • J boy (06/07/2023, 11:57) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    Jost Van Dyke now have sooo much vehicles fire police Clenic 2 rental company private vehicles a barge service that carry vehicles back and forth, even by that corner where that accident took place the taxes always stop for tourists to take photos of the beach regardless of whatever traffic is coming or going,I guess to secure their tips while endangering their guests and others, and Jost Van Dyke do not have even as much as one traffic sign. U can park over fire hydrant,park at any sharp corner no sign telling tourists steep hill nothing at all.no sign saying slow school zone,
  • jj (06/07/2023, 12:02) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    In this place everything is taxi thay soon use scooter to taxi some ting wrong with DMV trust me
    • @jj (06/07/2023, 15:12) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      You sure got that right, something like that should not be approved as a taxi. A freaking pickup truck with seats welded in the bed of the truck with a tarp over the top. That is so embarrassing. He claim it is a taxi that transport people. I can bet my last dollar the driver does not have a FIRE EXTINGUISHER in the truck in the event of an emergency.
  • Professional Drivers (06/07/2023, 12:37) Like (14) Dislike (1) Reply
    Taximen are supposed to be professional drivers. This is their profession. The should be the best drivers in the territory yet I find them to be most often the worst. Never use turn signals, stop anywhere in traffic to pick up or discharge passengers, cant see at night so drive with high beams all the time. I can go on and on but for the most part Tortola Taxi drivers give the profession a bad name.
  • WOW (06/07/2023, 13:13) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Luckily the pole stop it or else over the cliff
  • Ditch Mitch (06/07/2023, 16:13) Like (2) Dislike (3) Reply
    Mitch have his spell on JVD. All of asudden so many mishaps are occuing over there.
  • WOW (06/07/2023, 16:33) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    OhNo ! Mr Bun hope you ok
  • Inside The Box Thinking (06/07/2023, 23:27) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    These blogs are full of venomous garbage posted by persons who don't have a clue about reality. Do you know the difference between Mystery Babylon and what is real. So sad that some people will never see the light.
  • Timetostop (07/07/2023, 08:04) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    This taxi operator has been involved in numerous accidents over the years. He crash the same way over by taboo and someone got hurt in that one too. His vehicle wind up in the water by the ferry dock. His vehicle run down the hill up by the church and yellow broke his leg jumping out. Y’all must be waiting for him to kill somebody before you tell him it’s time to stop drive.


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