By Subhana Shiwmangal
Victims of the horrific accident on Wednesday night when a container truck crashed into a religious crusade site on the Victoria Public Road, East Coast Demerara were yesterday counting themselves lucky to be alive.
Nine vehicles including the truck were damaged in the process. Four persons were injured. The vehicles helped spare the crusaders from more serious injuries.
According to eyewitnesses, the driver of the truck which was transporting a container at the time it collided with a car, PKK 8790, was under the influence of alcohol. Stabroek News understands that the driver refused to take a breathalyzer test. He is currently in custody assisting with investigations.
