The Royal Anguilla Police Force will be publishing daily updates on road traffic collisions across the island in a bid to encourage safer driving.
The ‘Crash Count’ is part of the road safety priority within the force’s Policing Plan, police said in a press release on 12 January.
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The first Crash Count for Sunday, 11 January, listed four accidents – one serious in George Hill, and three minor in Shoal Bay, Stoney Ground and Water Swamp.
In the event of a traffic accident, motorists are reminded to:
- Stop immediately and ensure the safety of all persons involved
- Do not move injured persons unless there is immediate danger
- Call the Joint Emergency Services Control Room on 911
- Follow instructions given by emergency personnel
- Remain at the scene until police arrive
Anyone with information on dangerous driving can call police on 911, (264) 497-2333 or 497-5333, or leave an anonymous message, video or photo at secureaxa.com
Information from the website is stored in a secure location in California where access to it is tightly controlled.
