Two die in Chenapau River accident

Two men died as a result of an accident in the Chenapau River, Potaro (Cuyuni/Mazaruni) about 02:00 hrs on Tuesday, police said.

Investigations have so far revealed that a boat piloted by Joseph Marco, age 22 years of Chenapau with occupants Dwayne William and Donald Andrews, both age 20 years of Chenapau, and two other persons struck an object and capsized.

Andrews sustained injuries and was taken to the Mahdia Hospital for medical attention while the two other persons escaped injuries and are reportedly safe, police said.

The bodies of Marco and Williams were found yesterday.