Accident on De Castro Street causes major traffic challenge
It appears a pickup truck was entering the usually busy De Castro Street from Nibbs Street when it came into contact with an SUV on June 26, 2023. Photo: Team of Reporters
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The rerouting of traffic in the heart of Road Town by Minister for Communication and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5), making De Castro Street and a portion of Waterfront Drive one-way access, has been largely praised by the public.
Motorists; however, had to find alternative routes following an accident close to noon, today, June 26, 2023, at the junction of De Castro Street and Nibbs Street.
The accident involved a pickup truck and an SUV.
It appears the pickup truck was entering the usually busy De Castro Street from Nibbs Street when it came into contact with the SUV.
No injuries were reported.
Police were called to the scene.
The obstruction of traffic caused a major challenge for motorists heading in the areas of Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park and Ralph T. O'Neal Administration Complex on Wickham's Cay I.
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19 Responses to “Accident on De Castro Street causes major traffic challenge”
I'm tired of seeing people driving like j@ck@$$es....everybody in a rush and lets not get started on the high beams at night and also, the driving in the middle of the roads. No d@mn consideration for other drivers, just a set of selfish @$$h*l*&!!!
Check it out and you would realize this is not a post of condemnation but yes they do the same thing. Just like the cellphone law. Sheep luck and goat luck not the same. You do it you get a ticket, they do it the eyes must go blind lol.