A Willikies resident is nursing minor injuries but counting her blessings after a harrowing one-vehicle accident late Thursday night left her trapped inside her car for more than an hour.
According to Antigua Observer, Carol-Faye Bynoe was driving her Toyota Rav 4 when she fell victim to unfinished road works in the Willikies area, triggering the frightening incident that left her vehicle disabled and herself unable to exit.
Bynoe was eventually freed from the trapped vehicle after more than an hour, escaping what could have been far more serious injuries. The incident has raised fresh concerns about the dangers posed by incomplete road works left without adequate warning or safeguards for motorists navigating the area at night.
As reported by Antigua Observer, Bynoe recounted the ordeal, describing the experience as deeply unsettling. Despite the minor physical injuries she sustained, the emotional toll of being confined in the vehicle for such an extended period was significant.
The incident shines a spotlight on the responsibility of road works authorities and contractors to ensure that incomplete work sites are properly marked, lit, and secured — particularly during nighttime hours when visibility is reduced and drivers are more vulnerable to unexpected hazards on the road.
No details regarding the specific road works contractor or the responsible government agency have yet been made public in connection with the incident.
