Motor Vehicle Collision Involving ABDF Recruits and Staff

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At approximately 05:30 hours this morning (25th March 2025), a privately owned motor vehicle collided with a group of recruits and staff members near the Us Former Air Station. The group had been conducting physical training when the incident occurred.

Emergency services, including police officers and an ambulance, arrived at the scene at around 05:50 hours.

The injured personnel, who sustained various injuries to the head, neck, back, shoulder, and foot, were stabilized and transported for medical treatment at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre.

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The police are currently investigating the incident to determine its cause.

Authorities have launched an official inquiry, gathering statements from eyewitnesses and those involved.

The safety of all individuals remains a top priority. The ABDF would like to thank the Law Enforcement Officers and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) team for their swift response and professionalism.

The ABDF also expresses its gratitude to the public for their concern and kind wishes for the speedy recovery of the injured personnel.

This story was first published by Antigua News on March 25, 2025: antigua.news/2025/03/25/motor-vehicle-collision-involving-recruits-and-staff. © 2025 Antigua News. Republication without permission is not allowed.

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Comments (4)

  • Unruly One March 25, 2025, 7:00 PM

    Godspeed recovery!
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  • Stone March 25, 2025, 7:36 PM

    Shouldn’t they have been wearing reflective garments? But then again our drivers here are still learning to drive
    Reply
  • Island Girl March 25, 2025, 9:50 PM

    Super happy that there were no fatalities. We need to be careful on these roads and pray for saftey always
    Reply
  • Juju Bee March 26, 2025, 7:50 AM

    Now I really want to know how something like that happened and who is responsible
    Reply

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