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Vehicle cuts down utility pole @ Prospect Reef

May 8th, 2016 | Tags: Accident Prospect Reef utility pole SUV
The SUV slammed into a utility pole and also took out the TAG signage in the accident at Prospect Reef this morning, May 8, 2016. Photo: VINO
The accident involved a lone SUV. The driver is said to be receiving treatment at Peebles Hospital. Photo: VINO
The accident involved a lone SUV. The driver is said to be receiving treatment at Peebles Hospital. Photo: VINO
PROSPECT REEF, Tortola, VI- A man is said to be receiving treatment at Peebles Hospital after the vehicle he was driving slammed into a utility pole at Prospect Reef this morning, May 8, 2016.

The circumstances surrounding the accident are not clear but the rental SUV took down a utility pole as well as the Tortola Auto Group (TAG) signage at the roadside.

The accident took place sometime after 8am.

According to reports, the driver of the vehicle was taken to hospital by a private citizen.

Police are on the scene conducting their investigations.

31 Responses to “Vehicle cuts down utility pole @ Prospect Reef”

  • wrestler (08/05/2016, 09:35) Like (15) Dislike (0) Reply
    He tagged in! LOL
  • napa (08/05/2016, 09:36) Like (4) Dislike (9) Reply
    Was that an act of terrorism?
  • one eye (08/05/2016, 09:38) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    he should just go to TAG and buy a new car
  • The Lodge (08/05/2016, 10:11) Like (12) Dislike (4) Reply
    (BVI) Blood by Vehicles Invaders
    • @The Lodge (08/05/2016, 16:33) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
      Are you giving out lodge secrets? I think you meant- BVI: “Blood by Vehicle Incantations.” Is it that time again for them to fill their cups for prosperity? Wait! What moon cycle is it again? LOL!!!
  • HMMM (08/05/2016, 10:14) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    Now we at skelton hill don't have cable.
    • green (08/05/2016, 12:07) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
      If ya had satellite you wouldn't have a problem! !
      • Yep (08/05/2016, 14:28) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
        Satellite is the way to go. Skelton hill, you all go have to wait to get back your service.
    • for real (08/05/2016, 14:34) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      Now here he come on Mother's Day disrupting people cable service. Off from work, plan to spend the day watching Tv and he messed it up.
    • @ Strupes (08/05/2016, 16:19) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Use y'all satellite then.
    • THINK! (09/05/2016, 09:51) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Nobody along the road to West End has.
  • wize up (08/05/2016, 10:44) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    Suzuki Vs Hyundai....
  • Cil (08/05/2016, 10:57) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Hope he got the right insurance
  • just wrong (08/05/2016, 11:24) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Hmm Is the car on the wrong side of the road?
  • drive like lightening (08/05/2016, 12:00) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    crash like thunder
  • ndp fault (08/05/2016, 15:52) Like (12) Dislike (1) Reply
    Them wont resurface the blasted road..Too many bloody pot holes.
    • wize up (08/05/2016, 18:49) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
      @ NDP Fault: you see the kinda damage; if you know the roads are no good simply slow 2 !uck down!!!!....tipical nigga, blame overy one else for our dumb !uck????
      • Manna (08/05/2016, 23:13) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
        To be fair, that long stretch of road as quite a few potholes
        • yeah (09/05/2016, 06:58) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
          There is pot holes but if you drive with common sense you will be ok. I'm going to say it, he had to be speeding to take out the pole like that.
  • Skelton Hill (08/05/2016, 15:56) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    Of all the places, he had to come around here and mess up people day.
  • Elle (08/05/2016, 16:19) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    Well TAG has accident forgiveness at the moment, so they should be good.
  • vex (08/05/2016, 19:47) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    NOW I HAVE NO CALBE BEECAUSE OF THIS FOOL EH!
  • Music (08/05/2016, 20:01) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    I think cable TV is out for the whole of the west. Have to watch something on my computer. Try filmon.com - its TV programs not films.
  • Yes (08/05/2016, 21:13) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    He just had to show that TAG is the place to buy a new car lol
    • @LOL (09/05/2016, 00:14) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
      You crack me up every time! LOL!!! You need your own talk show; the others talk shows are all played out now.
  • for real (09/05/2016, 07:01) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    He give TAG free promotion for the day. Come on down to TAG and get 70% of for the next 2 days. LMAO.
  • Trafalgar Law (09/05/2016, 14:02) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    What you mean I don't qualify for a new car?
    *Suck teeth* Give me a minute.
    *vrooooooom..Bam!* *Engine switch off*
    *Shouts from outside*
    "I looking at that all white one there you standing next to, yeah. Put me down for Dat one."
  • Hmmmm (10/05/2016, 09:04) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Lord Ah Hope it not me Guyanese People Again.


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