Tensions rise as Police attempt to arrest fireman following freak accident

An investigation has been launched into a collision involving a fire tender and a motor vehicle attached to the Housing Ministry at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence, East Bank Demerara (EBD), on Saturday.
Enquiries disclosed that a 50-year-old leading fireman attached to the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) was driving the fire tender at the time, and as he attempted to exit a gate from the eastern side of the tarmac, the fire tender came into contact with a portable light pole, which then struck the stationary motor vehicle that was parked on the tarmac.
As a result, the motor vehicle sustained damage to the right-side driver’s door and fender.
During the course of the investigation at the scene, a commotion occurred involving the driver of the fire tender, Police ranks, and other GFS ranks.
The commotion reportedly stemmed from efforts to have the driver accompany ranks as part of the investigative process. The situation was subsequently de-escalated. Investigations are ongoing.