Several injured in late-night smash-up

Several persons were rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital following a two-vehicle collision on Tuesday night.

The mangled remains of the car that was involed in the accident on Tuesday night
The mangled remains of the car that was involed in the accident on Tuesday night

According to eyewitnesses, the accident, involving a Route 48 minibus and a private car, occurred around 20:35h. The minibus, bearing registration plate BTT 4214 and registered to a South Sophia resident, was heading west along Regent Street, while the car, registered as PEE 8062, was heading north along Albert Street when the two collided at the junction of the two streets in the Lacytown area.

When Guyana Times arrived at the scene, it was evident that the impact was forceful due to the amount of debris left on the roadway, including shattered glass, children’s toys and footwear, along with the mangled vehicles which were rendered immovable.

The driver of the packed minibus, who was identified as Gordon (only name given) was one of those rushed to the Hospital to receive medical attention. A passenger from the back of the bus, who seemingly lost a significant amount of blood due to injuries sustained to the head, was also rushed to the Hospital.

According to a driver who wished to remain anonymous, the car struck the bus in the centre of its left side, which caused the vehicle to flip several times. It is still to be decided if alcohol and speeding played a role in the crash as Police are still investigating.

It was also disclosed that the bus had crashed three times prior to this occasion.