Massive traffic pile up downtown Port of Spain, as motorist caught in flood waters

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Massive traffic pile up downtown Port of Spain, as motorist caught in flood waters

Motorists are being warned against coming into Port of Spain.

Several hours of rain on Thursday morning caused flash flooding on several streets in Port of Spain.

Cars were seen driving through bumper high water on Lower Richmond Street, while pedestrians waded through ankle high water on the intersection of Chacon Street and the Promenade.

Traffic on the highway and Priority Bus Route also encountered difficulties due to flooding at Abattoir Road and Trincity. Flooding was also reported on El Socorro Road in San Juan and flood waters in Arima Old Road threatened to flood the homes of residents, while also washing garbage into the road.

Unfortunately the waters did not recede overnight and motorists found themselves in flood waters again this morning.

The police are allowing motorists to use the Priority Bus Route from Abattoir Road to City Gate.

One motorist revealed however that the police were distributing tickets to those who sought entry onto the bus route before Abattoir Road.

 

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