This accident occurred before 6am on Tuesday 30th October 2018 at the traffic lights on the Eastern Main Road, which links to Independence Square.

A Garbage Truck, Van and multiple other vehicles were involved. Police Officers, an Ambulance and a Fire Truck rushed to the scene. Traffic in the area soon became heavy as commuters struggled to reach to work on time.

​Watch the video below and let us know your thoughts in the comments.

UPDATE: The MET Office has extended its Adverse Weather Alert by 24 hours, starting instead from 12pm on Wednesday 31st October 2018.

The Meteorological Office of Trinidad & Tobago is advising citizens that an Adverse Weather Alert (Yellow Level) will be in effect from 12pm on Thursday 1st November until 6pm on Friday 2nd November 2018. However, showers and Thunderstorms may begin from Wednesday 31st October 2018.

There is a 70% chance of heavy showers or Thunderstorms during this period, which may lead to Street/Flash Flooding as well as Landslides/Landslips in areas so prone. Gusty winds can also be experienced in the vicinity of heavy downpours. This activity is due to the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ). Rainfall accumulations of 35 - 50mm can be expected, with higher amounts in isolated areas.

Due to the volatility of the weather features involved, the public is advised to monitor conditions.

View the Adverse Weather Alert below for more information and stay tuned for updates.

As several parts of Trinidad & Tobago continue clean-up efforts after the recent flooding, it is important to be aware of the associated health risks.

View the graphic below for details about flooding health risks from the American Journal of Clinical Medicine.

If you’ve lost your official documents as a result of the recent adverse weather in Trinidad & Tobago, you can get them re-issued at no cost by visiting the Registrar General’s Head Office.

See the information below for details.

Below are the applicable fees for renewing an expired Driver’s Permit in Trinidad & Tobago, as outlined by the Ministry of Works and Transport.

Below are a list of requirements outlined by the Ministry of Works and Transport for the registration of Foreign-Used vehicles in Trinidad & Tobago.