By: Spokesman Newsroom
BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS (Thursday 11th November 2021) — Two people were left injured in the aftermath of a recent traffic accident said to have happened after a scooter crashed into a bus that came to a stop for a passenger.
Police are investigating the traffic accident that occurred along Wellington Road on Tuesday 9th November 2021 close to midday. As reported by the authorities, the accident involved motor omnibus HA179, which is owned and was being driven by Elroy Garnette of Lodge Village, and motorcycle scooter RA1307, which is owned by Dakadan Scooter Rental and was being ridden by Clifford Viera of Newtown.
Investigations so far have revealed that HA179 was travelling along Wellington Road, from Basseterre towards Molineaux. Shortly after passing the roundabout, Garnette came to a stop to pick up a passenger and RA1307 collided with the rear end of the bus. A passenger from the bus and Viera were taken to the JNF General Hospital. Police say the passenger complained of pain in the neck and Viera sustained a broken leg. Both were treated and discharged.