A gas tank at Christiansted’s Gallows Bay Port prompted the Virgin Islands Port Authority to temporarily evacuate the area and close the port midday Monday.
Although no fuel was spilled, the Port Authority, VI Fire and Emergency Services, and the U.S. Coast Guard responded to the incident, a Port Authority spokesperson said.
The tank was being transported by Water Spirit Freight Services for delivery to Diageo when an unspecified accident caused the port to be closed. Virgin Islands Port Authority Acting Executive Director Bill Rawlins said to expect delays while the tank was inspected.
Port Authority did not have an estimate on when the port may reopen.
Water Spirit Freight Services did not immediately reply to phone messages seeking comment.
St. Croix Source
Alerts, Local news
