Family of captain killed in Berbice tug accident to seek compensation

Andre Thompson

Relatives of 42-year-old Andre Thompson, who died early Saturday morning when a tug belonging to the Oldendorff Carriers Guyana Ltd ran over a small launch he was asleep in at De Veldt, Berbice River plan to meet with officials from the company to seek compensation.

The man’s wife, Sandy Thompson, yesterday told Stabroek News that the sudden and tragic death of her husband has now left the family of four without its bread winner. The woman who is a housewife said she is expected to meet with company officials today and said she plans to seek the assistance of a lawyer.

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