Bartica miner succumbs to spine fracture

Rickford Newton

A 19-year-old Bartica miner died on Tuesday, days after he allegedly sustained injuries during a football game at Armu Backdam, Cuyuni Backdam in Region Seven.

Dead is Rickford Newton, a resident of Byderabo Road, Bartica.

Stabroek News understands that around 1pm last Friday, Newton and other miners were playing football when it is claimed that he jumped to receive the ball and injured himself.