Four Non-Fatal Crashes Cause Hours-Long Traffic Gridlock Across Trinidad

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Updated Sep 30, 2026

Four non-fatal crashes caused hours of gridlock across Trinidad on September 29, affecting motorists travelling toward Port of Spain.Guardian +2
The westbound Priority Bus Route was temporarily opened to light vehicles to ease congestion after an Aranguez-area crash.Guardian +2
A man struck on the Beetham Highway was taken to hospital in stable condition.Express
Road-safety officials urged faster crash-scene clearance, carpooling and integrated public transport to reduce repeated disruption.Guardian

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Sep 30, 2026

Motorists stuck for hours as early morning accidents cause gridlock

Four non-fatal crashes on the Churchill-Roosevelt, Solomon Hochoy and Beetham highways caused hours of delays for motorists heading into Port of Spain yesterday. Transport Minister Eli Zakour opened the westbound Priority Bus Route for a few hours to ease congestion, while a man struck on the Beetham Highway was taken to hospital in stable condition.

Sep 30, 2026

Four non-fatal crashes trigger major traffic delays

Four non-fatal crashes caused major morning gridlock across Trinidad yesterday, leaving motorists stranded for hours and forcing some to turn back. Road safety officials urged faster accident-scene clearance, carpooling, and a more integrated public transport system to ease pressure on the island’s limited road network and reduce recurring traffic disruption.

Sep 29, 2026

Multiple accidents trigger traffic gridlock across Trinidad

At least four non-fatal crashes caused hours of gridlock this morning, forcing the temporary opening of the Priority Bus Route. Traffic backed up on the Churchill Roosevelt, Uriah Butler, Maloney and Diego Martin highways, leaving commuters heading into Port of Spain delayed by up to two hours.

Sep 29, 2026

Westbound lane of Priority Bus Route opened after highway accident

After an accident in the Aranguez area caused heavy traffic this morning, the westbound lane of the Priority Bus Route from Arima to Abattoir Road, Port of Spain, will be opened to light motor vehicles from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation is urging drivers to follow traffic signs and police instructions.