Porter dies after tractor topples downhill

A 25-year-old porter is now dead after the tractor on which he was travelling toppled along the Arawai Trail, Mazaruni River, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni).
Dead is Mahendra Verria, while his co-worker, Sunny Noble, is seriously injured following the accident, which occurred around 10:30h on Tuesday.
According to reports, the tractor was towing a lorry and was proceeding north along the trail, but in the process of descending a hill, the driver allegedly lost control of the vehicle, causing it to topple.
The driver of the tractor, along with the two porters, Verria and Noble, jumped on to the trail from the vehicle, injuring themselves in the process. The men were picked up by other co-workers, and taken to the Bartica Regional Hospital. Noble was admitted at the Accident and Emergency Ward, but Verria, who had suffered severe head injuries, was taken to the Georgetown Public Hospital, where he succumbed.
An investigation has been launched. (G9)