Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Traffic diversions in effect in Bridgetown after shooting incident

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Motorists are being advised of traffic disruptions in Bridgetown as police investigate a shooting incident in the area of Hincks Street, St Michael.

The Barbados Police Service said personnel from the Bridgetown Division are currently conducting investigations, resulting in the closure of several roads.

Police said Hincks Street is closed from its junction with Mortuary Road, between the Fisherman’s Corner and Immigration buildings, to its junction with Prince Alfred Street. Cowell Street has also been closed to traffic.

Traffic diversions have been put in place. Vehicles travelling along the Princess Alice Highway towards Hincks Street are required to turn left onto Mortuary Road, while traffic travelling along Wharf Road towards Hincks Street must turn right onto Prince Alfred Street.

Police personnel have been deployed to manage traffic in the affected areas. Members of the public are advised to avoid the area where possible and use alternative routes while investigations continue.

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