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Tourist bus catches afire in RT

- no injuries
What is left of the bus. Photo: VINO
A fire truck in attendance. Photo: VINO
A fire truck in attendance. Photo: VINO
The scene of the fire today December 18, 2015. Photo: VINO
The scene of the fire today December 18, 2015. Photo: VINO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A short while ago today December 18, 2015 a Sebastian’s Transport bus carrying tourists caught fire on the southern carriageway of the James Walter Francis Drive in Road Town.

According to investigating police officers on the ground, there were no injuries as a result of the incident.

When this news site arrived on the scene officers from the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue were working together with Police to control the traffic and to remove the vehicle that had been burnt out.

The front of the vehicle around the engine compartment appeared to have been completely destroyed by the fire and a tow truck was in the process of coupling the vehicle to have it taken away.

Police officers were on the scene interviewing persons as they carried out their investigation.

15 Responses to “Tourist bus catches afire in RT ”

  • penn harrigan (18/12/2015, 15:34) Like (24) Dislike (2) Reply
    Becareful vino before you get another call remember its tourists
  • Guest (18/12/2015, 15:46) Like (12) Dislike (3) Reply
    Vino you looking another phone call ROTFLMAO!!!...Stick you heads in the sand BVI, this is not really a problem....Thank you for posting reality VINO, I don't expect to see this story pop up anywhere else, maybe the rest of the BVI will wake up and realize yes we need tighter scrutiny on operators and their vehicles. This is incident number what in a 3 week period?
  • VG (18/12/2015, 15:56) Like (16) Dislike (2) Reply
    these guys don't spend no monies on servicing.
    • HIGH RISK (18/12/2015, 17:21) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
      The problem is who do they get to work on these buses I doubt it is the authorize dealer or a certified mechanic. And where they park these buses is it a secure place??
  • Yes (18/12/2015, 16:13) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    Smh. Them tourists seems like they have bad luck lately. Lol
  • one eye (18/12/2015, 16:35) Like (15) Dislike (0) Reply
    Happy everyone is safe
  • Yes (18/12/2015, 18:30) Like (3) Dislike (5) Reply
    A NDP bus along side a NDP building.
  • well man (18/12/2015, 23:25) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
    was that teh same bus that bring people to vote against Frazer
  • voter (19/12/2015, 00:04) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
    You know a situation is hopeless when the politics gets involved. The current set of 13 are the most useless in the history of modern times.
  • Wes (19/12/2015, 03:55) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Deeds bush mechanics
  • Political Observer (20/12/2015, 12:37) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
    Though the recent incidents involving public transport systems, may be attributed to accidents they should set off the national tourism concern meter. Tourism is a major contributor to government revenue, as well as a major employer. As such the BVI must ramp up its effort to protect the tourism product. Images are powerful and perception can become reality. Unlike decades ago when information took months or even years to reach certain markets, today information travels at supersonic speed and is instaneous. Thus, all hands need to get on deck on ensuring a strong and safe public transport system. The Dept of Licensing, RVIPD, MCW, insurance companies, auto repair shops, colleges, schools, drivers, government........etc should huddle and come up with a plan to make this happen.

    Moreover, though I'm neither an automotive engineer, automotive technologist nor an automechanic, I'm of the view that due to the VI's hilly terrain and environment that vehicles should be inspected more often and maintain more frequebnt


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