Woman hit by vehicle on Waterfront Drive

Just around 4:30pm today, March 11, 2022, a female pedestrian was struck down by a vehicle on Waterfront Drive in Road Town.

According to reports reaching our newsroom, a taxi made the turn by the Commercial Court on Waterfront Drive and then reportedly ran into the pedestrian.

Sources also indicated that woman received injuries and had to be taken to Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital.

Police are said to be investigating.

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