Teen injured in Diamond accident regains consciousness

Johnny Persaud

The injured teen Johnny Persaud, who was involved in the recent fatal accident at Diamond, East Bank Demerara, has regained consciousness and is now breathing on his own.

A relative of the injured teen told Stabroek News that while Persaud is still unable to speak, family members were informed that he will be discharged soon.

Persaud, 17, was left critically injured in an accident that left Shonica Edwards and Anthony Persaud dead and several others injured after the bus they were travelling in toppled several times.