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USVI: Taxi overturns with tourists aboard in St Thomas

Because of the prompt and effective response efforts, major injuries were avoided. However, one female passenger required medical attention and was promptly transported to the Schneider Regional Medical Center via ambulance. Photo: VIC
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CHARLOTTE AMALIE, ST Thomas, USVI— A taxi accident disrupted traffic on Wednesday afternoon, June 21, 2023, on St Thomas's bustling Maude Proudfoot Drive, according to the [US]VI Police Department.

According to reports from the 911 Emergency Call Service, a safari taxi carrying tourists overturned just before reaching the intersection of Valdemar Hill Senior Drive.

The incident occurred at approximately 4:52 PM, leading to the immediate evacuation of all 12 passengers on board. Because of the prompt and effective response efforts, major injuries were avoided. However, one female passenger required medical attention and was promptly transported to the  Schneider Regional Medical Center via ambulance.

Fire, Emergency Medical Services, and [US]VI Police Department personnel promptly arrived on the scene to manage the situation and ensure the safety of all involved. 

Traffic in the vicinity was affected, with vehicles being re-routed to the area around Mafolie Hotel. Commuters were advised to anticipate delays and consider alternate routes until the scene is cleared.

Authorities were working to restore normal traffic flow as soon as possible.

4 Responses to “USVI: Taxi overturns with tourists aboard in St Thomas”

  • Arrion (22/06/2023, 13:10) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is scary. I hope no more injuries that were reported occurred. The position of the taxi makes me ask, HOW! Did the taxi topple down a cliff? If the taxi were driving straight down below on the flat road, how did it wind up wedged in there?
    • @arrion (22/06/2023, 14:18) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
      In a nutshell...the vehicle malfunctioned and the driver tried to pull up on that incline to avoid going over an embankment or what could've been the loss of lives.
  • Asking for my self (22/06/2023, 13:52) Like (8) Dislike (2) Reply
    CAN THIS HAPPEN HERE IN THE BVI WITH THE SCHOOL BUSES
  • rock city (22/06/2023, 17:57) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    happy no one died


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