Biker dies in Somerset and Berks crash

A 55-year-old motorcyclist is now dead after he allegedly lost control and collided with a minibus along the Somerset and Berks, Essequibo Coast Public Road early yesterday morning.

Dead is Brignand Rup, a resident of David James Scheme, Charity, Essequibo Coast.

Stabroek News understands that the accident occurred around 5.45am while Rup was returning home after visiting his newborn grandchild for the first time at the hospital.