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Vehicle overturns, driver escapes unhurt

- Driver reportedly ran into warning light on dual carriageway
The driver of the vehicle that overturned earlier on the dual carriageway, checking the car, the warning lights that he reportedly ran into lying on the right. Photo: Reuben Stoby/VINO
The vehicle seems to have suffered extensive damage but the driver was unhurt. Photo: VINO
The vehicle seems to have suffered extensive damage but the driver was unhurt. Photo: VINO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A driver escaped without injuries when his vehicle overturned after he reportedly ran into the warning light ahead of the traffic lights in the vicinity of the Moorings on the dual carriageway in Road Town on the main island of Tortola, minutes ago today, March 11, 2012.

When this news agency arrived on the scene, the driver who appeared shaken, was standing next to his vehicle and seemed unhurt. Police were on the scene taking measurements.

Virgin Islands News Online approached the driver who did not state his name but only commented that he was alright and “I just lost control”.

He was the lone occupant of the vehicle.

According to unconfirmed reports, the Nissan sports car was heading in an easterly direction when it ran into the warning traffic signal and overturned unto the side of the road.

Virgin Islands News Online will bring you more details as it becomes available.

21 Responses to “Vehicle overturns, driver escapes unhurt”

  • again (11/03/2012, 16:26) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Oh gosh this is a leap year he better thank god for spared life.
  • island girl (11/03/2012, 16:33) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    boy you just left me at work had a brief conversation and to think that could of been the last time to speak WOW . very touching, glad that you are ok say bless.
  • Plain (11/03/2012, 18:51) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Glad he wasn't hurt but damn, that's no playtoy car, he had to be 'scraping' as we used to say..my goodness, tek your time people.
  • High Way (11/03/2012, 19:44) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    jeez um bread driver...mehson you lucky not even a scratch!!!!
  • mother hen (11/03/2012, 20:12) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    The brother looks ok just so relax hope he was not drinking, I thank god that a young life was not lost.
  • polo (11/03/2012, 21:36) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Vino boss you are everywhere happy no one died
  • resect (11/03/2012, 21:51) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    got to pay the ministry for them lights now well well wow
    • open door (12/03/2012, 16:26) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      What about the ministry paying him for his car as they knew those light should have been in a different location?
  • raod worrey (11/03/2012, 23:36) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    it will be interest to know the real caused of the accident beside the driver saying he lost control. The conner before you reach the stop light by the moorings needs to be looked at...... something needs to be done about it, if not I dont think that will be the last accident there God guide us all.
  • hello (12/03/2012, 06:19) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    The speed limit is 20 mph, if he lost control at that speed and did that damage he shouldnt have a licence. If and more likely he was speeding i hope he pays for the damaged pole and is charged with wreckless driving. Too many idiots on the road.
  • daddy friday (12/03/2012, 07:30) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Look at the damage to that vehicle! Jah what a lucky dude
  • look before you leap (12/03/2012, 08:57) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Some of these drivers need to understand that the traffic signal before the red light is important to give everybody a warning to stop or go. I notice some drivers routinely disregard that warning signal...that has been the cause of some near misses!!!!
  • Adean abrahams (12/03/2012, 20:46) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    The chef, thank God u aren't hurt could have being worst ,everything else can be replace they are all metal Jah bless u .
  • SMH (12/03/2012, 22:37) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Slow Dung!!!....Yuh muss lose control! da wasnt no 20 or 40 MPH crash he had to be doing 60+...Thnk God he safe though #GodBless
  • lane and campaign (12/03/2012, 23:24) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    every minute their seems to be an auto accident. The DMV needs to do educational campaign for drivers...I heard VG is the same thing. I also notice that the round-about at port Purcell is usually a mess as some people still do not understand there is two lanes most people just takes up both lanes...me surprise more accidents does not happen there.,
  • 350Z (13/03/2012, 12:31) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    this dude drives fast all the time.....i wasn't surprised when i heard this as he was driving a couple of minutes behind me......i see him at the college and he drive down the college stretch like its a drag way....count your blessings my brother god was watching out for you
  • oUCH (13/03/2012, 12:49) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Glad the driver is okay. Sorry about the car man, can't say I ever saw you driving recklessly or speeding. Sad to see a beaut of car end up that way.


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