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SUV turns turtle in 2-vehicle accident near RT Police Station

The accident on May 28, 2023, took place close to the Road Town Police Station. Photo: Team of Reporters
A collision between two vehicles in the vicinity of Pickering Road and Station Avenue resulted in one of the vehicles toppling today, May 28, 2023. Photo: Team of Reporters
A collision between two vehicles in the vicinity of Pickering Road and Station Avenue resulted in one of the vehicles toppling today, May 28, 2023. Photo: Team of Reporters
The other vehicle involved in the accident near the Road Town Police Station today, May 28, 2023. Photo: Team of Reporters
The other vehicle involved in the accident near the Road Town Police Station today, May 28, 2023. Photo: Team of Reporters
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A collision between two vehicles in the vicinity of Pickering Road and Station Avenue resulted in one of the vehicles toppling today, May 28, 2023.

Both of the vehicles sustained damages.

It is unclear what were the circumstances surrounding the mishap and whether there were any injuries.

Police were on the scene.

The accident took place close to the Road Town Police Station.

25 Responses to “SUV turns turtle in 2-vehicle accident near RT Police Station”

  • Citizen (28/05/2023, 21:14) Like (21) Dislike (33) Reply
    It’s so crazy. We prefer to save a tree than a life. All authorities know that tree been causing steady accidents there due to the blind spot. When someone actually dies, THEN and only then will they remove the tree. Or put some kind of traffic control. Let’s wait for the death.
    • Concur (28/05/2023, 23:20) Like (14) Dislike (1) Reply
      I second the motion to do something about that area. Two options at that area. Cut the tree or put traffic lights there. That area is an crash waiting to happen
    • Just drive better (29/05/2023, 01:15) Like (25) Dislike (5) Reply
      Note the spend limit in all school zona is 20 mph. That área is a school zona. And the suv has to be moving fast in order to flip.

      And you want to blame the tree, and you want to cut it drop. It's like the place ain't hot enough for you. All this cutting of trees and digging for oil and not replacing with no care if the long term effects
      • Beautiful but Tiny (29/05/2023, 11:42) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
        Several years go I worked in the Charter yacht business. The first thing Boters pay attention to, the limited space they have to work with and share. 3 or even 4 couples might be chartering the yacht and have to make use of ever bit of space available.
        Same thing with driving on our roads. Our islands are tiny and rods, already in terrible situation, te mostly 2-lnevroads, unlike big countries with lnes up to 10 lanes and more, we need to always be mindful of road space and the need to be watchful for other users of the roads. People for whatever resons (I find it difficult to find any) are driving much faster, even beyond the speed limit at times. When we do that we run the risk of accidents and threats to life and limbsvwhich also leads to Higher Insurance Premiums and lost time in the Court House.. Be considerate. "A Stitch in time saves Nine" #OneBvi #Bvilove
  • ALL YO ALWAYS (28/05/2023, 22:06) Like (20) Dislike (1) Reply
    BLAMING SOMETHING OR SOMONE ELSE , SOME OF YOU JOKERS SHOULD NOT BE DRIVING IN THE FIRST PLACE
  • Stop It (28/05/2023, 22:36) Like (30) Dislike (6) Reply
    Don't blame the tree . Its the ignorant drivers to be blamed. That tree have been there for about a 100 years. If it was such a problem it would have been already cut down. Maybe it's the tree that but the vehicle on it'd roof. Be for real.
  • hmm (28/05/2023, 22:36) Like (23) Dislike (3) Reply
    It took the Police half an hour to get there
  • skool chirren (28/05/2023, 22:39) Like (15) Dislike (1) Reply
    The police station right there and the ambulance reached before them.
  • WOW (28/05/2023, 23:26) Like (5) Dislike (28) Reply
    For a long time they need to remove the tree and put up stop light there it will help a whole lot just my opinion
  • mirrors (29/05/2023, 01:27) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
    I hope all involved are ok. I use this intersection daily. Drivers clearly don't understand the rules of right of way here. Also, simple mirrors could be used to eliminate the blind spots while saving the tree which has a lot of value.
  • meto (29/05/2023, 08:17) Like (8) Dislike (3) Reply
    needs traffic lights this is cross road that no one want to let another out the traffic lights would change that. Please minister please consider placing traffic lights in thet location. Do not wait for some to die before lights are installed. You never know it might be someone you love. Cutting down that tree is not the answer installing lights is the answer. Traffic lights should be installed where ever that needs them . ???? Hon. Minister for communication and works please pay attention and do something before it's to late.
  • Norris Turnbull (29/05/2023, 08:34) Like (17) Dislike (5) Reply
    The tree doesn't need to move. Pay attention when driving and stop drinking and being high on junk. Slow to hell down.
  • Take your time!! (29/05/2023, 08:44) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    STOP BLAMING THE TREES. IF THESE IDIOT ON THE ROADS WILL DRIVE WITH SENSE AND STOP SPEEDING, OVERTAKING ON BLIND CORNERS AND STOP AT THE STOP SIGNS AND GREEN LIGHTS, THEN ACCIDENTS LIKE THIS AND MANY OTHERS WILL BE AVOIDED. OH I FORGOT TO MENTION IF THEY HAD WENT THROUGH THE PROPER PROCESS OF ONTAINING THEIR DRIVERS LICENSE, INSTEAD OF BUYING IT, THEN THEY WOULDVE KNOW THE RULES!!
  • Solutions (29/05/2023, 08:50) Like (5) Dislike (7) Reply
    Speedbumps needed there...about 5 of um.
  • huh (29/05/2023, 09:03) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    why blame the tree?? that one wouldn't have flipped if the driver was not speeding. That is one area where everyone needs to drive slowly. don't blame the tree it serves as a round about there.
  • No! (29/05/2023, 09:10) Like (23) Dislike (0) Reply
    Please do not remove the tree!
  • Not at All (29/05/2023, 10:22) Like (16) Dislike (0) Reply
    DON’T BLAME IT ON TREE, BLAME IT ON THE IDIOTS THAT IS NOT OBEYING THE ROAD RULES. THE TREE HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH IT. LEAVE THE DAMN TREE WHERE IT IS.
  • I Always Say (29/05/2023, 10:48) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    Most of the people living here that is driving paid someone on the inside to issue them a drivers license sans some people behind the wheel can’t speak a lick of English to understand anything but they are out here driving. ME NO PEKE ENGLISH ME PEKE BERRY LITTLE ENGLISH. I GO NOW TO TOWN TO BUY PORK SHOP AND CHAMPOO TO TAKE A CHOWER. YOU UNDERSTAND WHERE I AM COMING FROM RIGHT? LEAVE THE TREE ALONE. THERE IS NO REASON TO CUT DOWN THE TREE. YOU ALL LOVE TO PLAY THE BLAME GAME AND BLAME EVERYTHING OUT OF YOUR OWN STUPIDITY.
  • Old news, big scam (29/05/2023, 11:03) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    People may not want to admit it but, someone(s) that is working within the DMV is selling license to people that is not qualified to drive. Whoever is in charge of running DMV NEEDS TO SERIOUSLY TAKE A LOOK INTO THIS MATTER, NOT THE ON-SITE SUPERVISOR OR WHOEVER RUN THINGS DOWN AT THE POCKWOOD POND OFFICE BECAUSE THEY ARE GOING TO COVER UP FOR EACH OTHER. SEE? WHATEVER IS IN THE DARKNESS WILL COME TO LIGHT AND REVEAL ITSELF.
  • first of all (29/05/2023, 13:50) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    That tree that they are dropping the blame on has been in that spot wayyyyy before the ones that is blaming the tree was conceived. Stop driving like idiots or learn how to drive. Destroying the tree is like destroying the cow through, am I spelling it correctly? Down Sea Cows Bay that is next to the well. I have been hearing for a while on the down low that DMV is issuing driver’s licenses to certain people for a fee. CLUE, me no PEKE Englee.
  • Vexation (29/05/2023, 14:32) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    Permanent physical disability sccompanied by excruciating physical pain should be the reward for
    drivers such as this melnated foreign worth nothing imbecile.
    Placing others in harns way is simply evil. These imported maggots are a nauseating inconvenience to civil humanity.
  • So I guess (29/05/2023, 16:38) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    The tree extended one of its limbs a backslap the vehicle as it was passing buy sending it flipping on its back.
  • hmm (29/05/2023, 17:10) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Gas prices still high. Car fainted
  • Faithful (29/05/2023, 22:40) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    Traffic lights badly needed in that area. I personally avoid taking that route whenever possible.


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