A devastating incident occurred in Vieux Fort on October 25, as a three-vehicle collision resulted in multiple injuries and the tragic death of a young child. According to reports from St. Lucia Times, several individuals were rushed to the hospital for urgent medical care. Eyewitnesses recounted the harrowing scene, describing the child as motionless at the crash site. Tragically, it was later confirmed that the child succumbed to his injuries. The deceased was identified as a student of Banse La Grace Combined School, leaving the local community in profound grief. The aftermath of the collision, captured in images and videos circulating on social media, has ignited widespread sorrow and anger among residents. Many Saint Lucians have taken to social media to express their frustration, calling for immediate action to enhance road safety measures and stricter enforcement of traffic laws. One Facebook user emphatically stated, “High time they take the necessary actions to deal with these drivers.” The incident has reignited urgent discussions about the need for improved road safety protocols to prevent such tragedies in the future.
