Several passengers of a minibus and a motor car were injured following an accident on Thursday night on the Enmore Public Road, East Coast Demerara.
This publication made contact with a few eyewitnesses who relayed that the accident occurred around 19:00h.
Based on information received, the route 44 minibus involved in the accident was heading to Georgetown, allegedly at a fast rate, when it collided with the motor car travelling in the opposite direction.
This resulted in both vehicles spinning many times before coming to a halt facing West.
According to Police ‘C’ Division Commander Calvin Brutus, three persons received injuries and were treated at the Georgetown Public Hospital and sent away.
Brutus noted that a breathalyzer test was administered on both drivers and no traces of alcohol were found, however he received reports that the minibus driver was on his cellphone at the time of the accident.
Investigations are ongoing.
