VIDEO: Accident Caused Unplanned Electricity Interruption

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A vehicular accident early this morning Saturday 31 May, 2025 damaged a utility pole, causing outages in parts of Sir George Walter Highway, Carlisle, Coolidge, Dutchman’s Bay, and Hodges Bay. Most areas have been restored.

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As crews continue restoration efforts, a section of Carlisle remains without service due to the need for full pole replacement.

We appreciate your patience as we work to restore power safely and as soon as possible.

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Comments (8)

  • Stone May 31, 2025, 8:22 AM

    we need to get these lamp posts out of the roads????
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    • Unruly One May 31, 2025, 9:04 AM

      Lol and put them underground? You asking for more taxes man. It just shows that we as a people are reckless. After the young man last week, you mean exactly aweek this shit happen. Chupz
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    • Niambi May 31, 2025, 9:49 PM

      These drivers are the issue. These days they are blind
      Reply
  • Rhea May 31, 2025, 10:43 AM

    These drivers really don’t care. Isn’t it last week a young man nearly lost his life in that same area? Young drivers, time for the government to step in. Too reckless on n the road. Speeding is dangerous
    Reply
  • Antigua Surf May 31, 2025, 10:44 AM

    Antiguan Young n Careless drivers. That’s all I will say
    Reply
  • Faithful National #1 May 31, 2025, 11:21 AM

    @stone
    Even if lampposts were placed off the roads, hidden in the bushes, our thrill seeking drivers would find them. Let’s face reality. Some people opt for premature death. So, let them be!!! I just hope that those who survive are made to repay the Treasury for damages incurred in restoring services to law abiding tax payers! Enough us enough!
    Reply
  • Bianca May 31, 2025, 4:21 PM

    Thanks for the notification. Hope APUA paid for this add
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  • Juju Bee June 2, 2025, 9:32 AM

    I am so sick and tired of these reckless drivers right now. It’s not just their lives at risk but other road users
    Reply

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