Fiery Freak Accident In Wildey

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Fire gutted a Wildey, St Michael, roadside food stall and a runaway car during a freak accident Friday afternoon.

It was a close call for at least two people standing by the stall but no one was injured in the incident.

Witnesses said the empty, parked vehicle rolled down the hill, struck the stall, located by the perimeter fence of the Samuel Jackman Prescod Polytechnic, and both were quickly engulfed in flames.

Sidney Ross, who was tending the stall for Foul Bay, St Philip, owner Juann Greenidge, said, "I see this car come pelting down the hill and I had to run for my life.

"I was hoping that it would swerve round the corner but it ran right into the stall."

He reported that an undisclosed sum of money, a calculator, fruits, two coolers and several soft drinks were destroyed in the blaze.

Witnesses said the vehicle was already on fire when it rolled downhill and the fire intensified after a number of explosions.

The accident and the cloud of thick, black smoke associated with it drew scores of curious SJPP students and workers from businesses in the area.

A fire tender with sub-officer Arlington Kellman and two fire officers responded to the call for help. (TY)

Source: www.nationnews.com

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Anonymous said…
Hey guys,

Just poped in to say hallo and to thank you for the work that you do.
I'm a fire fighter from Sout Africa. keep on doing what you are doing nothing is as great as to be a fireman. I'm in the emergency servece for over 15 years and hope to do it for another 50. Will pop in from time to time to keep you updated on what is happening in this part of the world.
November 8, 2008 at 4:56 PM
Bajan Fire Fighters Charity said…
Hello, thanks for stopping by. We look forward to reading your posts here in the near future.
November 9, 2008 at 1:07 AM
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