Authorities in St Philip have intensified their investigation into a devastating head-on collision that claimed two lives on Sunday afternoon. The tragic incident unfolded at approximately 2:45 p.m. along Carrington Road, where two passenger vehicles traveling in opposite directions collided under circumstances that remain under active police investigation.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene to find catastrophic damage to both vehicles. Tragically, two occupants of one vehicle were pronounced dead at the scene despite rescue efforts. Two additional passengers from the same vehicle sustained significant injuries and required emergency transport via ambulance to Queen Elizabeth Hospital for urgent medical treatment. The sole occupant of the second vehicle involved in the collision subsequently sought private medical attention for their injuries.
The Barbados Police Service has launched a comprehensive investigation to determine the precise sequence of events leading to the fatal crash. Traffic Division investigators are meticulously examining accident scene evidence while appealing to potential witnesses who may have observed the collision or events preceding it. Authorities are particularly interested in speaking with motorists who may have dashboard camera footage capturing the incident or its immediate aftermath.
Law enforcement officials have established a dedicated contact line for information related to this case, urging anyone with relevant details to come forward. The District C Police Station can be reached at 416-8200, where officers are standing by to receive confidential tips that could assist in reconstructing the circumstances surrounding this tragic event. The police emphasize that even seemingly minor observations could prove crucial to their investigation.