More than a dozen persons were injured yesterday afternoon when a speeding Route 44 minibus trying to beat the red light collided with a car at the corner of Camp and Lamaha streets before plunging head-on into the canal.
Public-spirited citizens rushed to the scene and rescued at least 15 passengers from the bus, BKK 7359, who were soaked and covered with mud. They were rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital and treated for minor cuts, bruises and trauma to parts of their bodies.
Among those receiving treatment are Deshane Pitt, the driver of the car; the conductor and driver of the
