Vehicles collide, power line destroyed in Vide Boutielle accident

A severe collision between two vehicles occurred on the afternoon of October 23 on Vide Boutielle Road in Castries, near Allied Sales and Monchery Tires. The incident, which took place around 4:00 p.m., involved a silver Suzuki Grand Vitara and an older model blue Isuzu NPR truck. The collision caused the truck to veer into multiple power poles, resulting in significant damage to the vehicle, the poles, and the surrounding power lines. Emergency services promptly arrived at the scene to manage the aftermath. The extensive damage to the power infrastructure has raised serious concerns about potential power outages. Residents in the Vide Boutielle and La Clery areas are advised to prepare for possible disruptions in their electricity supply as repair efforts are underway.