Three-vehicle smash up in Cocorite

The drivers of three vehicles escaped serious injuries following a three-vehicle collision at the Western Main Road, Cocorite yesterday.

Reports revealed that around 9.50 am, Wellington Noel, the driver of TBJ 6068 was proceeding west along the Western Main Road, when the driver of another vehicle stopped suddenly. Reports revealed that Noel negotiated his vehicle in such a manner to avoid hitting that vehicle, but Noel lost control of the vehicle and struck a culvert bursting a chain link fence. The vehicle ended up on the east bound lane of the Western Main Road and collided with TBB 3097, a white Kia van driven by Dion James and vehicle PBC 2455 driven by Patricia O’Riley. Vehicle TBB 3097 overturned after being struck. No one was injured and police officers from the St James Police Station were called out. The collision caused a massive traffic pile-up and traffic officers took control of the situation. The drivers of the three vehicles were treated at hospital for cuts and bruises and the vehicles were towed to the St James Police Station.

PC Charles visited the scene and recorded statements from the three drivers. Investigations are continuing.