Friday, April 24, 2026

13 injured in accident

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ONE PERSON was taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in serious condition after an accident at Walkers, St George, earlier this evening.

Police spokesman acting Inspector Roland Cobbler said 13 people were injured in the 6:15 p.m. collision between minibus B155 and two cars.

The mass casualty response was activated and four ambulances dispatched. Three doctors, two nurses and one orderly treated the injured at the scene.

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One car (X2309) was driven by 32-year-old Marlon Taitt of Sherbourne, St John; while Shane Barker, 25, of Taitt Hill, St George, was driving G4573.

The driver’s side of the minibus was extensively damaged and the door torn off in the process. It was driven by 40-year-old Nigel Burrowes of Cherry Grove, St John. 

Two fire tenders and six officers responded to the accident. (SAT)

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