Several persons were injured after a minibus and pick-up collided last night at the junction of Croal Street and Avenue of the Republic, Georgetown.
The accident occurred around 8.15pm.
The injured persons, including the driver of the minibus BYY 5002, were rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPH). They were receiving medical attention up to press time last night.
The driver of the other vehicle involved was taken into police custody.
A female passenger of the minibus last night told Stabroek News that following the accident, the minibus toppled.
The woman, who was seated in the front passenger seat of the minibus, said that the driver was approaching the Route 41 bus park when the accident occurred.
She alleged that the pickup, which was proceeding north along the eastern carriageway of Avenue of the Republic, collided with the rear of the minibus.
“The bus… already cleared both lanes, already halfway over the street, when the other vehicle…knock us,” she said.
The woman said she managed to get out of the minibus through a shattered window. She escaped unhurt.
“Everyone try to come out the minibus from whichever window,” she added.
At the time of the accident, the traffic light was not working.
