Woman dies after Goed Fortuin accident

The police say they are investigating a fatal accident that occurred at about 1220h today on the Goed Fortuin Public Road, WBD, and which resulted in the death of pedestrian Bidwantee Cyril, 56 years of Goed Fortuin Squatting Area.

Police say that investigations revealed that Cyril was walking along the roadway when she was struck down from behind by mini-bus BKK 7237. She was taken to the WDRH and referred to the GPHC where she later succumbed to her injuries.

The driver of the mini-bus is in police custody assisting with the investigations.