Passenger van accident results in multiple injuries

A traffic collision involving three passenger vans resulted in close to a dozen people having to seek medical attention at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital (MCMH) this morning.

Reports reaching SEARCHLIGHT indicate that sometime around 7:15 am a Vermont passenger van, travelling through Stoney Ground on its way to Kingstown, collided with another passenger van. A third passenger van which was stationery in the area was also struck.

One van was extensively damaged with some passengers sustaining severe injuries. Up to ten persons were transported to hospital with one individual currently in critical condition. There have been no reported fatalities.

Police said that a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision will be conducted to determine the cause and any contributing factors.  Witnesses or individuals with information regarding this accident are asked to come forward to assist in the ongoing investigation using contact numbers: Traffic Branch: (784) 492-3479; Police Control: (784) 457-1211; Police Emergency: 999/911.

Road users are being reminded that they have a responsibility to exercise due care and attention while on the roads, particularly during peak hours.