Traffic Accident in Barbuda Leaves Five Injured
Five individuals, believed to be Antiguans, sustained minor injuries following a traffic accident involving a minivan on the River Road in Barbuda.
Reports from Codrington indicate that the vehicle was traveling at what is thought to be high speed when the incident occurred. The passengers were reportedly rushing to catch the ferry back to Antigua when the minivan veered off the road and overturned onto its side.
Preliminary assessments suggest that the injuries sustained by the passengers are minor. The identities of those injured have not yet been released. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident.
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