The Public Transport Service Corporation (PTSC) is informing the public of an unfortunate incident involving one of its buses and a child, who is said to be an 11-year-old schoolboy, in the vicinity of Pashley Street, Port-of-Spain, earlier today (Tuesday 23rd April, 2024).
In a Media Release following the incident, PTSC said Emergency Services were “immediately dispatched to the scene, and the injured child received prompt medical attention. The child is undergoing further medical tests at the Eric Williams Sciences Complex.” The statement added, “The safety and well-being of our passengers, pedestrians, and the general public are of paramount importance to the Corporation. We are co-operating fully with the relevant authorities as they conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. As such, the Corporation will be guided by the investigation and will provide updates accordingly.”
The Media Release concluded by saying, “Our thoughts are with the affected child and his loved ones, and we wish him a speedy recovery.”
Investigations are continuing. More on this as it becomes available. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates.
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Two (2) men were rescued by five (5) teens who are being hailed as heroes, after their car crashed off the Lady Young Road in Morvant on Sunday afternoon (21st April, 2024).
According to reports, the heroic teens, identified as Kabir Bernard, Jelani Rosseau, Tishaan Charles, Tyrique Barrow, and Joel Frank were working and hanging out at their car wash on Crystal Drive, Lady Young Road, around 12:45 PM, when they heard a loud bang and what they thought were children's screams.
Bernard, 15, who attends Diego Martin Secondary School, said the group rushed to the sound and found the men inside the overturned car, trapped in a drain. “We just ran out, all we knew somebody sounded like they were in trouble and we knew we had to do something quick because the car looked like it would flip again,” Bernard said while speaking to Newsday.
One teen ran back to the car wash for a rope, which they used to tie to the car. Once the rope was tied, they tried to pull the car over to prevent it from moving and injuring its occupants further. However, upon realizing their efforts would not work, another teen flagged down a passing van. The driver of the van stopped and the teens tied the rope to his van. He then reversed, helping the group secure the vehicle and pull the men out.
“One of the men's hands was crushed, there was a big cut on the other guy's knee, and his foot looked like it was also broken. We are just happy nobody died; they looked like they were in stable condition,” Bernard said.
Frank said one occupant was unconscious when they pulled him out of the wreckage and the other began to lose consciousness. The group said it took about fifteen (15) minutes for the Ambulance to arrive and about twenty (20) minutes for the Police. They were told the injured men were from the Belmont area. Charles said, “It was a real tragic scene; there wasn't really much if any, blood, so I feel they have internal damage.” CCTV footage of the accident shows the white car speeding along the roadway and then losing control before hitting a metal guard rail and crashing into a drain.
A resident who witnessed the accident, was sitting at the back of her house, which faces Lady Young Road. “I saw this white car speeding down the road and I said to myself, I hope that driver doesn’t hit anyone. In less than thirty (30) seconds, I hear this loud crash and I know it was the same car. My heart dropped,” she said.
Investigations are continuing. More on this as it becomes available. [Source: Newsday] There are unconfirmed reports at this time of a fatal road traffic accident this afternoon (Thursday 18th April, 2024) near Caroni on the Southbound lane of the Uriah Butler Highway (UBH). Social media video shows two (2) persons lying motionless on the roadway near a truck. Police are currently at the scene.
Expect traffic delays if you are heading South this evening. More on this as it becomes available. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates. [Source: Ian Alleyne] A man is dead following a road traffic accident along the Churchill Roosevelt Highway early Wednesday morning (17th April, 2024). The deceased has been identified as 39-year-old Christen Lewis of Bamboo Settlement #3, Valsayn.
According to reports, Lewis was in the passenger seat of a white Toyota vehicle proceeding along the Churchill Roosevelt Highway, around 2:45 AM, when upon reaching Solo Beverages in San Juan, the driver of a white Chevy Colorado, which was proceeding behind the Toyota, lost control and struck the car. Both vehicles spun out before the Toyota ran off the left side of the Highway, crashing over the metal barrier before coming to a stop. Other motorists notified the Police and Emergency Health Services were notified, who responded to the scene and conveyed all injured victims to the Mt. Hope Hospital, where Lewis succumbed to his injuries around 4:50 AM. Investigations are continuing, led by W/Cpl. Lewis. This was said to be the 27th fatal road traffic accident that was recorded in the country for the year thus far. The last fatal accident took place on Sunday (14th April, 2024), when 29-year-old Travis Jack, a security guard of John Jules Trace, Fyzabad, died after he crashed his vehicle along Guapo Road, Fyzabad. Investigations are continuing. More on this as it becomes available. [Source: Ian Alleyne] RaceTrac Co. - Arouca said it regrets to inform the community of an “unfortunate incident” that occurred recently in which two (2) wheels came loose from a customer’s vehicle, resulting in an “unfortunate accident.” RaceTrac Co. said this was due to an employee's negligence.
In a Media Release on Monday (15th April, 2024), the company said, “First and foremost, we extend our sincerest apologies to the affected customer and anyone else impacted by this incident. The safety and satisfaction of our customers are our top priorities, and we are deeply concerned by this lapse in service.” RaceTrac Co. added, “Upon learning of the incident, we immediately launched a thorough investigation to determine the root cause and prevent such incidents from occurring in the future. We have taken swift disciplinary action against the employee responsible and are implementing additional training and protocols to reinforce our commitment to safety and quality service.” The Media Release concluded by saying, “We understand the trust our customers place in us, and we take full responsibility for this unfortunate event. Rest assured, we are working diligently to regain that trust and uphold the standards of excellence that RaceTrac is known for. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.”
A man is dead following a road traffic accident in Fyzabad this afternoon (Sunday 14th April, 2024). The deceased has been identified as 29-year-old Travis Jack of John Jules Trace, Fyzabad, who would have celebrated his 30th birthday on 29th April, 2024.
The fatal accident is said to have occurred around 1:40 PM along the Guapo Main Road. Photos taken at the crash site shows a black car flipped on its right side, with the front and back windscreens smashed and the roof mangled. The car appears to have crashed into a residence.
According to reports, Jack was driving a black Honda Civic along Guapo Road when he lost control of the car, which hit a garbage bin and the edge of a concrete post, before flipping on its side. The car also crashed into the front gate of a house and damaged a white Nissan Laurel parked in the yard.
An eyewitness said it took more than an hour for an Ambulance to arrive at the scene. Jack was eventually taken to the Siparia Health Facility where he succumbed to his injuries. Officers of the Fyzabad Police Station are continuing investigations. More on this as it becomes available. [Source: T&T Guardian]
A woman is dead and three (3) others hospitalized, including her baby, following a road traffic accident involving a cement truck in Debe last evening (Thursday 11th April, 2024). The deceased has been identified as 24-year-old Simran Rahamut, a clerk of Laltoo Trace, Penal.
According to reports, Simran was in the back seat of a blue Honda hatchback, along with her 16-month-old son, who was in a child-booster seat, her father, 50-year-old Afraz Rahamut and a female relative, Amida Rahamut.
They were proceeding East along the M2 Ring Road, around 5:30 PM, when the driver of their vehicle overtook a line of traffic and collided with a Mack cement truck, which was proceeding in the opposite direction. The hatchback swerved off the road and ended up in a drain on the Northern side of the road, near the Debe Secondary School. Simran died at the scene while Fire Officers used the ‘Jaws of Life’ to extract her father, Afraz, out of the mangled wreck. Her father, her baby and her relative, Amida, were all taken to the San Fernando General Hospital (SFGH) for medical treatment. More on this as it becomes available. [Source: CNC3]
UPDATE: According to Inshan Ishmael, the funeral for Azizah will take place at 4:00 PM this afternoon (Tuesday 9th April, 2024) at Barakah Grounds, Chaguanas.
A woman is dead following a cross-over road traffic accident along the Sir Solomon Hochoy Highway on Monday afternoon (8th April, 2024). The deceased has been identified as 38-year-old Azizah Mohammed of Maingot Trace, Freeport. She died at the scene of the horrific crash.
According to reports, a grey Hyundai Accent was headed South along the Sir Solomon Hochoy Highway, around 3:45 PM, when upon reaching the vicinity of Gasparillo, the male driver lost control and crossed the median. The vehicle crashed into a white Ford Ranger pick-up, driven by Mohammed, which was heading Northbound on the Highway.
Mohammed was pronounced dead at the scene by a District Medical Officer (DMO).
Meanwhile, the driver of the Hyundai Accent and a male passenger were taken to the San Fernando General Hospital for medical treatment via an Ambulance. Cpl. Ramdath of the St. Margaret’s Police Station is said to be continuing investigations into the fatal crash. More on this as it becomes available. [Source: Trinidad Express]
According to reports, an accident this afternoon (Monday 8th April, 2024) near Gasparillo is currently causing gridlock traffic.
Reports indicate that traffic is backed up to C3 Centre along the Northbound lane of the Sir Solomon Hochoy Highway. The condition of those involved in the accident are unknown at this time.
Police and Emergency Health Services are currently at the scene.
More on this as it becomes available. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates. [Source: TTT Live Online]
A pedestrian is currently hospitalized with serious injuries after he was struck by a PTSC bus in San Fernando this morning (Tuesday 2nd April, 2024).
According to eyewitness reports, the man was standing on the pavement under the walkover along Lady Hailes Avenue, around 9:30 AM, when a PTSC Deluxe Coach approached. The man then stepped off the pavement and was subsequently struck by the incoming bus. The left side of the vehicle’s windscreen was shattered. The bus stopped a short distance away and the passengers disembarked.
The pedestrian was conscious while lying on the roadway and was able to give his father’s number to persons who were rendering aid. One person said he also managed to say he was from the Chaguanas area.
He is said to have remained on the roadway for approximately forty (40) minutes while awaiting the arrival of the Ambulance.
Investigations are continuing by Officers of the San Fernando Police Station.
More on this as it becomes available. Anyone who needs help or thinks about harming themselves can call Lifeline (24-hour hotline) at 800-5588, 866-5433 or 220-3636. In case of an emergency (attempted suicide), persons can call 990, 811 or 999. [Source: CNC3] |
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