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Truck runs off hillside in accident @ Sophie Bay

June 7th, 2023 | Tags: Accident truck car Hillside Sophie Bay
A vehicle went off the hillside at Sophie Bay in an accident that also involved a car minutes ago, June 7, 2023. Photo: Team of Reporters
It is unclear what are the conditions of the occupants of the truck or whether anyone received serious injuries. Photo: Team of Reporters
It is unclear what are the conditions of the occupants of the truck or whether anyone received serious injuries. Photo: Team of Reporters
SOPHIE BAY, Tortola, VI- A vehicle went off the hillside at Sophie Bay in an accident that also involved a car minutes ago, June 7, 2023.

It is unclear the circumstances; however, the vehicle-an enclosed truck-ended up going through a guardrail and off the road, ending up on the shoreline.

The accident took place around 6:15 PM.

It is unclear what are the conditions of the occupants of the truck or whether anyone received serious injuries.

More details to follow.

39 Responses to “Truck runs off hillside in accident @ Sophie Bay”

  • WTF (07/06/2023, 18:47) Like (10) Dislike (2) Reply
    How the heck...... yikes!!!
  • herbs power (07/06/2023, 18:58) Like (20) Dislike (3) Reply
    Looks like a road can be cut by the shore to go east.
  • D (07/06/2023, 19:03) Like (61) Dislike (2) Reply
    Some persons come around that corner too wide trying to avoid the rough concrete. The road needs to be graded. Hope everyone is OK.
    • NezRez (07/06/2023, 19:26) Like (34) Dislike (1) Reply
      You are correct. Not only too wide but too fast knowing good and well they are veering into oncoming traffic. I have been wondering for years why the grade with the concrete has not been smoothed out. So many times I hold my breath coming around there. Pleased let the people involved be alright. I know that truck driver had to be scared to death.
    • @ D (08/06/2023, 07:12) Like (15) Dislike (1) Reply
      We have been begging for a long time to do something with that road as it pertains to that concrete. Deaf ears and afraid to mash some companies because of status core. The poor and needy have no say. Blind eyes deaf ears you name it but we going to put 250,000.00 to do what? Like me or hate me truth is truth and it hurts at times. Face the fact those rough roads can take down this territory in every sector people lives matter.
  • WOW (07/06/2023, 19:13) Like (29) Dislike (1) Reply
    From now on, I am NOT going up any hill behind a truck. A lot of people are not maintaining their vehicles. It also could be a matter of not shifting into the right gear and panicking. When that accident happened weeks ago with that much smaller vehicle the barrier had become compromised, but still held in place. With the weight, and the new condition of the barrier, it was bound to give-way. I just hope everyone is okay...gray vehicle occupants, it's a good thing you didn't tailgate that truck!
    • Roads (07/06/2023, 19:53) Like (74) Dislike (7) Reply
      Use the $250K to fix the roads
      • 2023 (07/06/2023, 20:13) Like (22) Dislike (0) Reply

        @ Roads....well said
        how can a government take up 250k to do &^(£ when we have infrastructure that must be fix

        • Josiahsbay (08/06/2023, 09:43) Like (0) Dislike (13) Reply
          Infra-structure fixes are a one-way expense whereas the Brandywine Bay event may be an expense and stimulus.
      • @ roads (08/06/2023, 06:51) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
        Now we’re talking some sense!!! Facts thank you @roads. Concert foolishness!!!!!
      • Big Thanks... (08/06/2023, 09:18) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
        to the person with the Galaxy A53 5G phone.
  • WOW (07/06/2023, 19:42) Like (34) Dislike (1) Reply
    Is anyone else thinking that's a heck of a strong truck? Looks like it drove there.
  • question (07/06/2023, 20:00) Like (12) Dislike (2) Reply
    there look like some roadworks are being done at a section there and driver cannot see the cones until they are up close to it which is very dangerous. I hope that is not the cause of this accident. A warning should be placed lower infroming drivers of the piece of road that they have to swerve from.
  • Chris (07/06/2023, 20:27) Like (29) Dislike (2) Reply
    To God be the glory, great things he has done... heard the driver is okay.
  • Guest (07/06/2023, 20:36) Like (16) Dislike (2) Reply
    Driving east is a gamble no one drives on their side of the road
    • Guest 2 (07/06/2023, 21:59) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
      Hope the truck man is ok , on the other hand these man who drive these big trucks feel you should be afraid them when they on road they come right up on you don’t give you any space no respect what so ever just this evening I experienced that an many other times before I guest they want to give me a brand new jeep cause me ain’t want nothing way fix
    • Agree (08/06/2023, 06:18) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      Yep, especially in through the country persons avoid the side of the road, so they drive in the middle. You have to dodge holes and cars!
      • Bell View (08/06/2023, 07:29) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
        Every where you turn the roads are in a mess. If you think sleepy hill is bad check Fahie hill road up to Bellevue. Yet we spending spending spending on the wrong things. Where is our priority? After the roads are mashing up everyone's vehicles. Then when things happen they are quick to play the blame game no maintenance. The roads are just terrible in the BVI. While we are not sure of the circumstances with this incident. We still have a problem the roads, the roads, the roads has a major part to play in many accidents in the VI.
  • yikes (07/06/2023, 20:50) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    Hope the drivers are okay. The goats have also come up from Brandywine Bay, and have caused rocks to fall everywhere, so drivers go wide. That whole stretch needs attention. Cutting into the side of the roads is not helping either, as it causes more plants and roots to be dislodged along with them. A wall or some support from the dip to the dumpster needs to be put in.
  • usvi (07/06/2023, 21:03) Like (21) Dislike (2) Reply
    Minister of Communication and works need to address these Bad roads and also putting proper rails on these hill side. But just busy snapping pictures for facebook.He been there 4 years and never address it and another 4 years go come and go and still would not.
  • yikes (07/06/2023, 21:19) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    I believe the goats had undermined the road where the truck fell too.
  • Lucky (07/06/2023, 21:26) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    Both driver and female passenger escaped without a scratch. They need to go to church. Lol. God is good
  • @guest (07/06/2023, 21:46) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Especially the jacka$$es who driving up and down belle vue road, nobody want to keep on their side of the road. Sick of them!
  • KYE - SORT ROADS OUT (07/06/2023, 21:56) Like (17) Dislike (1) Reply
    Kye - don’t agree to no 250k party until you’ve sorted ROADS, WATER, SEWERAGE. If you do agree to giving that 250k to VIP friends and family you are INCOMPETENT or CORRUPT.
  • Citizen (07/06/2023, 22:27) Like (0) Dislike (4) Reply
    Right way trucks always getting stuck on that hill. Wonder if it’s a Right Way truck.
  • round rock (07/06/2023, 23:38) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
    What a travesty. Thank God that no one was injured in the accident. This is very unfortunate that the truck ran off the road. However, there are some fundamentals that must be taken into consideration when driving. I have been driving here for over thirty-five years and I was never involved in any accident because I practice defensive driving. Driving without Care, Courtesy, Consideration, Compassion and Commonsense will result in accident. Despite how competent a driver is, if the condition of the road is not safe for driving, then the driver needs to drive at a slower speed. I know some people will not appreciate what is stated, however, if one should take my suggestion and follow the five C, then we will reach our destination safely.
    • round rock (08/06/2023, 10:15) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      yes, driving responsibly and taking precaution is a must. But it is God's mercies is what kept you safe. Be as careful as human nature can permit and things can change before you blink. Give God the acknowledgement and not your own self
  • What You Buy You Wear (08/06/2023, 00:15) Like (17) Dislike (1) Reply
    I wonder why we are bawling and complaining. We had an opportunity to make a change and we chose to do contrary. So what you buy you wear. Case closed.
  • Hon (08/06/2023, 00:21) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
    Hon K you have your handful but I know you will get the work done! I have no doubt about that.
  • Well (08/06/2023, 01:47) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    He break a record
  • street reporter. (08/06/2023, 05:09) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    These Drivers have to be responsible..This been happening to often now...1/ Trying to change gear in the middle of the hill is a very risky move, put your low gear in from the bottom and take your time up the hill..2/ Make sure these vehicles are working well before they leave their base...3/ Get capable, common sense drivers..Too often. Good we haven't lost any live in these incidents..
  • Shame on those (08/06/2023, 06:46) Like (8) Dislike (2) Reply
    Who will attend the $250k concert while the roads to drive to and from the concert is trash. While water is unstable and the electricity ain’t reliable. It’s crazy how just to wuk up ain’t doesn’t matter if it’s a $250k or $10m. Anyone who attends is the reasons this place is backwards.
  • bbc (08/06/2023, 08:05) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    the territory really needs local political leadership that truly have the best interests of our people and fix things for the benefit of our people

    Mr politician please get it together and stop trying to impress outsiders and look out for those that went to the political poles and voted for you

    Dont recall hearing anything from NDP, PVIM or PU about the 250,000,00 spending
  • Government (08/06/2023, 08:28) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    I blame the Government, because so much accidents happened on that road before because people are trying to dodge the rough concrete on the floor. Not saying that they are correct for dodging but thats the easiest way to get up that hill. Yet they never made any efforts to grate the road off and repave it. Please work on the roads for the entire BVI because people are having too much dodging to do causing many accidents which could result to many senseless deaths.

    Also the government needs to start charging people for littering and dropping materials on the road. The public needs to also take sincere responsibility and report these matters with video evidence Ofcourse so that the company or person can be charge.

    In other places thats what is done, but we live in a lawless country anyways:)
  • Slow Andy (08/06/2023, 09:05) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    Slow-Andy we are so proud of you sir, obviously you are focused on all the right things now. SMDH.
  • VERY Concerned (08/06/2023, 09:48) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
    These Young men want to be truck drivers an does not want to thane their time wants to be shifting out gears instead of driving out the gears an majority of them doesn’t even has a “truck license” even a drivers licenses to operate such, I am pretty sure he doesn’t has a heavy equipment license
    • @ VERY CONCERNED (08/06/2023, 19:37) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      You need to mind your business if you don't know the facts. Whenever an accident happen in Tola you all quick to judge. You all run your mouths like water.
  • WOW (10/06/2023, 20:36) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    That hill is bad luck.


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