Our newsroom has been reliably informed that two separate accidents occurred late last evening and early this morning claiming the life of one individual and another in critical condition.
The first occurred late last evening Friday January 31st, in the Paraquita Bay Area on Tortola leaving one victim in critical condition.
The second accident occurred today Saturday February 1st after 4am, in the Vicinity of Carib Supply claiming one life.
Members of the Royal Virgin Islands police force along with accident investigate experts have been on the scene.
Our newsroom does have the name of the victims but will not be releasing same until an official statement has been issued by the RVIPF.
As a result both lanes of the Dual Carriage way in the area of Carib Supply close to Delta Gas station are closed.
Traffic coming from East End are advised to take the Ridge Road and exit via Great Mountain down into Lower Estate. Coming from Westwards towards Purcell Estate can be diverted into Purcell Estate and exit at the foot of Fort Hill.
More details to come. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims families at this time and all those affected.