Fishing boats slam into Harbour Bridge

Demerara Harbour Bridge workers on the bridge and on pontoons examine the damage done after the two vessels slammed into it yesterday. (Photo by Alva Solomon)

Two fishing trawlers slammed into the Demerara Harbour Bridge yesterday, after a strong tide broke them loose from their moorings at the Georgetown Ferry Stelling.

The bridge was closed to vehicular traffic briefly, but reopened soon after the accident, which is being investigated by the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD).

The Noble Sun and the Lady Sue were tied together and moored alongside the