Several Traffic Accidents Reported Across the Island

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A series of traffic collisions occurred throughout the island in recent days, prompting police responses and investigations
Many traffic collisions have been reported across the region

A series of traffic collisions occurred throughout the island in recent days, prompting police responses and investigations. On July 17th, over four accidents were reported.

The first happened at around 8 a.m at the junction of High and Market Street. A driver was arrested and charged with dangerous driving following the accident.

Later that morning, at 10:50 a.m, a collision was reported on Lower Church Street involving two vehicles: a black compact car and a brown SUV. The circumstances suggested that the SUV, which was parked, moved off without ensuring it was safe, subsequently making a U-turn and colliding with the parked compact car.

Fortunately, there were no reported injuries or significant damage, and both drivers opted for no further police action after coming to an agreement. They were, however, given warnings of intended prosecution.

In another incident, a traffic collision was reported on Buckley Line in the afternoon. Two vehicles were involved: a white compact car and a white SUV. Allegations indicated that the SUV was reversing onto Buckley Line when it collided with the compact car moving along the road. Minor damages were noted, and both drivers were warned of intended prosecution, although no injuries were reported.

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Later that evening, around 8 p.m another collision was reported on Jonas Road involving a red compact car and a silver SUV. Both vehicles were traveling in the same direction when the compact car failed to stop in time and collided with the rear of the SUV. No injuries were reported, and both drivers received warnings of intended prosecution at the scene.

The final incident occurred shortly after midnight on July 18, 2025, on Market Street. A vehicle was reported to be traveling at high speed when the driver lost control and crashed into a house. The driver appeared intoxicated and sustained severe damages. Emergency services were called, and the driver was transported to a local medical facility for evaluation. Measurements were taken at the scene, and the driver was issued a warning of intended prosecution.

Authorities continue to urge drivers to prioritize safety and remain cautious on the roads.

This story was first published by Antigua News on July 20, 2025: antigua.news/2025/07/20/several-traffic-accidents-reported-across-the-island. © 2025 Antigua News. Republication without permission is not allowed.

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Comments (7)

  • Urkel July 20, 2025, 2:28 PM

    When the legal age for driving goes to 25, this bs will stop
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    • Antigua Surf July 21, 2025, 6:38 AM

      These are guys that are speeding the said 25 years and older. I’m 22 with no accident records. So please stop your crap
      Reply
  • Anonymous July 20, 2025, 3:32 PM

    OH SHUT UP URKEL.
    Reply
  • Apex Jones July 20, 2025, 9:54 PM

    People it’s carnival season more tourists more rentals on the road so please be careful
    Reply
  • Rika July 21, 2025, 6:39 AM

    Something about these drivers. They don’t care about pedestrians and other road users
    Reply
    • Henry July 21, 2025, 4:30 PM

      People have road rage..no one is driving happy these days. Its a sad thing. And then some people are impatient on the roads.
      Reply
  • Informed citizen July 21, 2025, 6:47 PM

    Drivers should be more cautious.
    Reply

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