Authorities have cleared a fallen tree that blocked a road in the vicinity of Pax Vale, Santa Cruz this afternoon.
Operators from the Disaster Management Coordinating Unit of the San Juan/Laventille Regional Corporation were deployed following the incident shortly after noon today.
As at 5pm, the tree and other debris had been cleared away.
T&TEC however is still working to restore power to the area, after the tree hit and damaged two power lines.
INITIAL STORY
The Local Government Ministry is advising of a complete road blockage in the vicinity of Pax Vale, Santa Cruz.
This is due to a fallen tree that has come into contact with T&TEC power lines.
The Ministry says power saw operators from the Disaster Management Coordinating Unit of the San Juan/Laventille Regional Corporation are currently on-site.
T&TEC has also been notified and clearing operations are expected.
The following was issued by Minister Khadijah Ameen:
In light of this ongoing situation, drivers and commuters are advised to:
- Avoid the affected area Pax Vale, Santa Cruz, until further notice.
- Use alternative routes where possible to minimize travel delays.
- Exercise extreme caution in the surrounding areas while emergency and utility crews work to secure and clear the scene.
