In the early hours of Sunday, a tragic accident on Nabaclis Public Road, East Coast Demerara, resulted in the death of an 18-year-old and left several others seriously injured.
Dead is Ghanesh Mahabal of Lot 1 Belmont, Mahaica, East Coast Demerara.
Those injured are the 28-year-old driver of Belmont, Mahaica (name not provided); Mahendra Ramnarine, 17, of Lot 55 Supply, Mahaica; Mark Thomas, 18, of Lot 45 Supply, Mahaica; and 32-year-old Vickey Seeram of Chelsea Park, Mahaica.
The car that was involved in the accident
According to received information, the accident occurred around 02:04h when a car, PAC 3435, collided with a light pole along the road.
Dead: Ghanesh Mahabal
Reports are that the car was heading east along the northern driving lane of Nabaclis Public Road and while negotiating a right turn, the driver lost control, resulting in a collision with a light pole on the northern parapet.
The vehicle toppled into a drain located on the northern parapet. Due to the impact, the driver and the occupant in the front passenger seat were ejected from the vehicle. The other three occupants in the back seat were trapped inside the car.
With the help of public-spirited citizens, the motor car was pushed out of the drain and back onto the northern parapet. Emergency services arrived and all five individuals were placed in an ambulance and rushed to Georgetown Public Hospital. Ghanesh Mahabal was, however, pronounced dead on arrival.
The driver and the other occupants are still receiving medical treatment. (G9)
