Home News Cops injured in Timehri accident
Several police officers sustained injuries after the vehicle in which they were traveling in was involved in an accident on the Timehri, East Bank Demerara (EBD) Public Road, on Saturday night.
The accident occurred at about 19:35h, police reports stated. The Police minibus, PAE 6755, was driven by a police rank and was transporting several other officers at the time.
According to reports, the minibus was en route to Georgetown when it struck a concrete median on the road. This impact caused the driver to lose control, resulting in a collision with an electricity pole.
The driver and the occupants of the minibus were injured and was taken for medical attention with the assistance of bystanders.
Some of the officers were treated and discharged from the hospital, while others were admitted to a city hospital for further medical care.
Investigations into the incident are ongoing. (G9)