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Dual Carriageway freak accident slows traffic on rainy Saturday

November 5th, 2022 | Tags: Tortola Accident rain Virgin Islands SUV
Sometime around 4:30 pm, a lone SUV appears to have skidded off the road into a fence on the James Walter Francis Drive across from Carib Supply today, Saturday, November 5, 2022. Photo: Team of Reporters
The accident brought traffic to an almost halt on a rainy day in Tortola. Photo: team of Reporters
The accident brought traffic to an almost halt on a rainy day in Tortola. Photo: team of Reporters
WICKHAMS CAY II, Tortola, VI – Sometime around 4:30 pm, a lone SUV appears to have skidded off the road into a fence on the James Walter Francis Drive across from Carib Supply today, Saturday, November 5, 2022.

It is unclear the circumstances surrounding the accident or if anyone was injured, however, fire and police personnel were on hand to assist and investigate the accident.

Currently, it is raining in the Virgin Islands and forecasters have warned of more thunderstorms to come.

The accident brought traffic to an almost halt on a rainy day in Tortola.

Virgin Islands News Online will bring more details as they become available.

15 Responses to “Dual Carriageway freak accident slows traffic on rainy Saturday”

  • tom (05/11/2022, 18:27) Like (7) Dislike (10) Reply
    Was in a Hurry to catch the sale at one mart
    • NezRez (11/11/2022, 20:57) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      She may have hydroplaned. She could not have any control over that.
  • BVI (05/11/2022, 18:39) Like (25) Dislike (1) Reply
    Freak accident what! The road is wet...take your time and drive with caution. You cannot be driving as if the road is dry..
    • to BVI (05/11/2022, 20:28) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
      To quote a friend, “that’s an accurate description of what people do.”
  • The Reaper (05/11/2022, 18:47) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    No by Rite way or Bobby’s….It’s raining, stop speeding ……
  • Ill Manered (05/11/2022, 19:14) Like (15) Dislike (0) Reply
    Many drivers show no courtesy or common sense on the roads. With present weather conditions one would expect a higher level of care and attention however no such courtesy as the road hog mentality persists even in flooded areas. The large pools with 6and 8 inch deep potholes are another menace. Can you imagine having a flat tire in this non stop rain. BVI is going to the dogs real fast no one seem to care anymore.
  • NezRez (05/11/2022, 19:53) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    On this rainy wet pavement, you have to know to drive slower and carefully. You can go into a spin which you will have no control over. Seems like this is what happened. Hope the driver is alright.
  • People just don’t get it (05/11/2022, 22:10) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    The roads is wet and slippery and these fools is still in a rush.
  • stay home (06/11/2022, 03:17) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Some people don’t like them home if you don’t have to be on the road stay home.I sometimes wonder if they afraid of staying home.
  • lk (06/11/2022, 06:10) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Wet road and tire are enemies remember that ask grama
  • Ignorance (06/11/2022, 06:53) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    IS LOOSE IN THIS PLACE , WHEN WALKING ALWAYS CHECK YOURSELF , SOME PEOPLE WILL SEE WATER IN THE STREET AND WILLFULLY DRIVE FAST IT TO SPLASH THE WATER ON YOU AND SOME THINK THATS FUNNY
  • Again I say (06/11/2022, 10:29) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    A sober person, driving the speed limit, in a well-maintained vehicle, and paying due care and attention, could not do this.
  • What!!’n (06/11/2022, 11:14) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    This is not a “freak accident “ it is a ignorant stupid driver.
  • Wild west (06/11/2022, 22:05) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Driving too fast through a large water puddle can easily cause an accident like that.


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