Update: Access to the affected road where the water has pooled is currently blocked as of 3:30 PM. Teams from Water and Sewerage and Environmental Health are said to be on the ground assessing the situation.
Original Story : 2:00 PM Tuesday, April 15th.
A active sewage leak has been reported, with the flow coming from a manhole outside the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital, according to preliminary reports received Tuesday.
Details are still developing.
The extent of the overflow, potential causes, and any impact on hospital operations or public health remain unclear at this time. However, we can confirm that the water has pooled and overflowed over the main road.
Reports reaching 284Media indicate that the sewerage leak began last night emitting a foul smell in the area that passers by described as “unbearable”.
The Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital, located in Road Town, is the territory’s main medical facility serving residents throughout the British Virgin Islands.
Public works and health officials have not yet issued official statements regarding the incident or announced any emergency measures.