A pedal cyclist is now on life support after being hit by a Ministry of Health (MoH) mini-bus.
The accident occurred at around 6:10 am on Vlissengen Road, Georgetown, on Friday. The police said the vehicle was driven by a 50-year-old male of Pike Street, Kitty.
According to the police, the pedal cyclist was proceeding south along the eastern drive lane of Vlissengen Road, holding a mattress on his head when he suddenly swerved right onto the western-drive lane in an attempt to cross onto the western side of the road. However, he ended up into the path of the mini-bus which was proceeding south along the eastern-drive lane of Vlissengen Road at a fast rate.
The driver of the mini-bus swerved in an attempt to avoid a collision but still ending up hitting the pedal cyclist. As a result of the collision, the pedal cyclist fell onto the roadway and suffered multiple injuries about his body.
He was picked up in an unconscious state by an ambulance and transported to the Georgetown Public Hospital. A diagnosis of his injuries revealed that the cyclist suffered five broken ribs, and lung contusion. He is presently on a ventilator.
The mini-bus along with the pedal cycle were lodged at the Kitty Police Station and the mini-bus driver is presently in police custody assisting with investigations.
