Five injured in land slippage incident at Belle Isle

Five persons were injured in a land slippage incident at Belle Isle on the Leeward highway this afternoon, which resulted in a temporary closure of the public road.

According to a release on the Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) website, the road leading to Belle Isle was closed to vehicular traffic.

Remains of the shed covered in debris from the land slippage, including a tree that was at the top of the cliff face.

Persons on scene told SEARCHLIGHT that it was close to 1pm when the cliff face collapsed on the five workers — two women and three men — who were in a shed at the time.

SEARCHLIGHT understands that the victims cried for help and were subsequently taken to the Buccament Polyclinic to receive medical attention.

There were no fatalities.

Contractors were on the scene to help clear the roadway

A police official also confirmed that the road has since been cleared.