Drunken truck driver crashes into Radio Aishalton antenna
A driver, who was allegedly under the influence of alcohol, reversed his truck and pulled down a support antenna of Radio Aishalton in the Deep South Rupununi, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) on Sunday morning.
A resident of the village told this publication that around 10:00h, she along with other residents were attending service at the Roman Catholic Church in the village when they heard a loud impact that emanated from the direction
The Radio Aishalton support antenna after it came crashing down on Sunday morning
of the radio station.
Upon checking, she recalled seeing the antenna, which stood at approximately 100 feet, on the ground within the Roman Catholic Church compound.
Shortly after, the driver emerged from the truck as onlookers converged on the scene.
The truck belongs to a mining company that operates in the Marudi Mountains, another resident related.
Following the incident, the radio station went off the ai. A newly erected Wi-Fi tower in the village was also damaged during the incident; cables from that tower were also cut as a result of the incident.
The Aishalton Village Council has since said that it is monitoring the situation and the Police are investigating the incident.
