Some primary school pupils narrowly escaped death yesterday afternoon, after the mini-bus that was transporting them to their various homes suffered a blow out and ran into a trench, at New Road, on the Essequibo Coast.
Reports suggested that the mini-bus was traveling at a fast rate when one of its tyres blew out, causing the driver to lose control and end up in a nearby trench.
The driver who reports added, is in a critical state, had to be rushed to the Suddie Public Hospital.
The incident, which has left school children traumatized, occurred between 15:00 hours and 15; 30 pm.
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