Latest update September 24th, 2026 10:31 AM
Mechanic crushed to death by tractor
A mechanic employed with the East Berbice Estate at Albion, Corentyne was crushed to death by a tractor last Thursday evening at the Belvedere Backdam.
Crushed by tractor: GuySuCo mechanic Jaipaul Jaikishun
Jaipaul Jaikishun, 44, of 89 Hampshire South, Corentyne was working the night shift on Thursday.
According to reports, around 18:30 hrs, he was attempting to put the pin on a tractor so that it could be connected to a plough.
His brother-in-law, Matthew Madramootoo, said that before Jaikishun could have completed the task, “the tractor rolled back and slammed into him”.
“Someone was in the driver’s seat who knew they were waiting for the pin to catch on the plough on the tractor,” Madramootoo said.
A grief- stricken Patricia Madramootoo
He added that except for the lights from the tractor, the entire area was very dark. The badly crushed Jaikishun was rushed to the Port Mourant Dispensary, then to the New Amsterdam Hospital.
Madramootoo stated that X-rays were taken and all showed internal bleeding. “When they cut him, they saw he liver damaged…smashed. But soon after the accident they couldn’t do anything else so they rushed him to Georgetown Public Hospital.”
Jaikishun was then put on a life machine and died some time between 21:30 hrs and 22:00 hrs on Friday.
His wife, Patricia Madramootoo was inconsolable, yesterday. Jaikishun leaves to mourn his four children Shadrack, 18; Meshack, 19; Isaac, 14 and Narissa, 17.
He was employed with the Guyana Sugar Corporation as a mechanic for over 20 years. When contacted on Saturday, Albion Human Resources Manager, Veemen Walter, refused to comment on the matter.
Manager of East Berbice Estate, Yudhisthira Mana was out of his office.
His 4 kids, L to R: Narissa, Meshack, Shadrack and Isaac
According to sources, the incident could have been a result of carelessness on the driver’s part since such a task of pinning a plough to a tractor had to be executed with much care and patience by both parties (the person behind the tractor as well as the driver).
Some persons opined that the poorly-lit area could have also made matters worse.
The driver of the tractor, Gangaram, has been detained for questioning pertaining to the incident.
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SO SAD 4 THIS FAMILY
I am extremely touched to hear about the death of Patricia husband..so sorry for the wonderful family, Although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, May looking back in memory help commfort you and your family Tomorrow..Please accept my heartfelt sympathy 🙂
It is indeed very sad to read of this. My condolences to the family and relatives.
My deepest condolences to the family and friends… I’m sure it’s going to be very hard but just keep thinking about all the wonderful times you spent with your loved one.
Mamoo :'(
yu will be missed by many.. i love yu R.I.P
Michal
Sorry to hear about Michael.
I am very sad to know what happened to Jai I pray god give his wife and kids strenght to carry on your dad was a very good man. From Shariff Khan and family.