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TCI: Man safe now, says he was trapped after lightning hit truck and it burst into flames
#Providenciales, May 17, 2019 – Turks and Caicos – A brand-new Ford Frontier truck is nothing more than a charred metal frame after bursting into flames during a freak lightening storm over Providenciales this morning and for a while, the driver Denis Estimable, was trapped in the blazing truck.
Denis was eager to share his story tonight, thanking God that he is alive and he was even more grateful that his children were already dropped off at school when the horrible fire broke out.
It is a widely believed notion, that a vehicle on its rubber tires is the safest place to be in a lightning storm. However, everything Denis told Magnetic Media tonight conflicts with that long-held thought.
“I was just driving along and the lightning hit the front of the truck, it just hit the truck. And when it hit, the truck cut off. All the power in the truck was gone. It just stopped working. I tried to get it off the road, but all I could see was smoke and I couldn’t get out. When I tried the door, the door wouldn’t open. I just kept pushing and pushing and pushing until the door opened.”
Add to this frightening predicament, Denis said he tried to put the fire out. He got a bucket of water, but said when he came back, it was too late. Just too much smoke and too big a fire.
“I thank God that it was just me, only me was in the truck. I already dropped the children off. If there were in there, that would have been big trouble for me.”
A co-worker said Denis was shaken, badly but only emotionally; the employee of Waterloo Investment Holdings walked away completely unharmed.
“I just came home… I guess God was not ready for me yet. Only when He is ready, I will go.”
The truck, purchased brand new last year, is a total loss and the inferno was caught on cell phone camera by several motorists travelling on the Long Long Bay Road, near the laundromat and Tower Drive around 8 a.m. today.
It is said the fire department arrived quickly and police cordoned off the area until it was safe for use.
Residents expressed concerned at the scene and many are just happy to hear that Denis is doing fine.
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***MEDIA RELEASE***
July 23rd, 2024.
Around 10:59 am, the Police Control Room received a call of gunshots at a location along the Millennium Highway, Providenciales.
Officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force were dispatched and, based on preliminary investigations, were told that the occupant (s) of a red Suzuki Swift was at a business place when another car pulled alongside it, and the occupants started shooting.
The driver of the Swift drove off while the other unidentified vehicle sped off in a separate direction. 
Officers found the Swift abandoned near Miracle Close, Blue Hills, shortly after.
Based on investigations, no injuries were reported.
This remains an active investigation.
The RT&CIPF is asking anyone with information or CCTV footage of the shooting that may assist the police with enquiries to contact 911, the closest police station, the Serious Crime Unit at 231-1842, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477 and anonymously give any information.
Additionally, persons are being asked to download the Crime Stoppers P3 app.
***MEDIA RELEASE***
July 23rd, 2024.
There are twelve new officers within the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force.
The officers—Ronn James, Ernie Henry, Aron Charlery, Andrew Ottley, Emmanuel Dabreo, Damion Clarke, Jeffrey Kaye, Roan Waugh, Shan Livermore, Kemar Chambers, Michael Campbell, and Ajay Budhai—took an oath to protect and serve the citizens of the
Turks and Caicos Islands yesterday (July 22nd) afternoon at Police Headquarters, Providenciales.
Commissioner of Police Edvin Martin, who administered the officers’ oath, said, “Thank you for choosing the TCI. It will not be a bed of roses. Policing requires hard work, and you ensure our communities are safe. Your arrival was anticipated and highly overdue.
“You are now officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force, and you are committed to the safety of the people of these archipelagoes. We must lead by example and not let our guard down. Stand firm on the foundation of our motto- Service With Pride and Integrity. Integrity is doing the right thing in the absence of anyone watching.”
The President of the Christian Council, Pastor Wilbert Jennings, delivered the opening prayer and told officers to always call on God in
their time of need.
Deputy Commissioner Rodney Adams, Assistant Commissioner Kendall Grant, acting Assistant Commissioner Mat Newton, Chairman of the Police Welfare Association Sgt. Jepson Victor and Human Resources Manager Rex Swann also attended the ceremony.
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