At least two people who were injured in the accident at Stoney Ground involving three vans on Wednesday say that their property is missing and presumed stolen.
The father of a banker who was injured in the accident told iWitness News that her purse, which contained EC$500 in cash, was missing, even as her employment identification card was found at the scene.
The man said he had heard that someone had taken up the bag that had been left behind even as the passengers were rushed to hospital.
However, neither he nor his daughter had received any information on who collected the items and where they were located.
He said that the brother of a man who was also injured in the collision has also reported that the injured man’s laptop computer and mobile telephone are missing.
The two passengers were on board H4303, the man told iWitness News.
That minibus, along with H3647 and HY403, all of which ply the Kingstown-Vermont route, was involved in the accident.
H4303 appeared to have been the most badly damaged of the three minivans.
iWitness News was reliably informed Wednesday morning that a police officer had been listed as “critically injured” after the accident.
In a statement Wednesday morning, the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force said it had launched an investigation into the traffic collision, which occurred around 7:15 a.m.
“Preliminary reports indicate that several vehicles were involved in the collision, with one minivan sustaining extensive damage. Several passengers were injured in the incident, with one individual currently in critical condition and receiving medical treatment at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital,” the statement said, adding that no fatalities had been reported.
“The RSVGPF will conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding this collision to determine the cause and any contributing factors. We urge any witnesses or individuals with information regarding this accident to come forward to assist in the ongoing investigation.”
Police are asking people with information to contact (784) 492-3479, (784) 457-1211 or
police emergency at 999/911.
“We remind the public that all road users have a responsibility to exercise due care and attention while on the roads, particularly during peak hours,” the police press statement said.
What a shame to take injured peoples belongings ?? are we so bad in SVG ?? in regards to the actual accident???? that phrase needs to be changed, you dont have to be a major trauma Consultant to see people persons where driving much much to fast, hence the extent of the damage to the vehicles.
Lawlessness all around under ULP. People running to see an accident, to do what, thief?