Latest update April 4th, 2025 5:09 PM

Guyana's largest selling daily and New York's most popular weekly

Latest News

13 hospitalized as bus driver loses control of vehicle

Jan 12, 2018 News

Thirteen passengers were rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) yesterday afternoon after a route 44 mini-bus driver allegedly lost control of his vehicle.
The driver has been identified as 41-year old Eustace Gentle, a father of nine, who hails from Buxton.
According to his 26-year old conductor, Ryan Muesa, “We de coming from de East Coast to town. When we approach de light (traffic light) it was sayin’ green and a canter that de coming across just jump (the traffic light). Me driver see the canter, but in the space of time he couldn’t stop fuh do anything”.
It was while trying to avoid colliding with the canter that the mini-bus, registered as BWW 1234, ended up in a nearby canal on Sheriff Street, after the driver lost control of the vehicle.
Kaieteur News understands that there were no fatalities, however 13 persons were rushed to GPHC.
The driver was said to be in a critical condition, while the other victims are nursing broken bones and lacerations
Among the victims are Ellen Seaforth, who is said to be in her 60s, Fiona Seaforth, 39 and Angela Hackett, who is in her 40s.
These victims are all relatives of Asana Seaforth who was in tears at the GPHC. She was too distraught to offer a comment.

Similar Articles

The Glenn Lall Show|| March, 31st, 2025

Follow on Tik Tok @Glennlall

 

THE BLUNT OF THE DAY

Sports

‘One Guyana’ 3×3 Quest tips off today

‘One Guyana’ 3×3 Quest tips off today

Apr 04, 2025

…19 teams to vie for top honours Kaieteur Sports- Basketball teams from around the world will be in action this weekend, when the ‘One Guyana’ 3×3 Quest gets underway. Competing for a...
Read More
Saints and GTI dominate as YBG Georgetown Regional Conference continues

Saints and GTI dominate as YBG Georgetown...

Apr 04, 2025

Carty misses ton, Hamilton (80) sets up tense battle as Harpy Eagles speed ace Alimohamed bags 5

Carty misses ton, Hamilton (80) sets up tense...

Apr 04, 2025

Annandale Sec’ dominates latest fixtures in Region #4 leg of the Jagan Memorial Windball Competition

Annandale Sec’ dominates latest fixtures in...

Apr 04, 2025

GPF FC to tackle Slingerz tomorrow as GFF Elite League Season VII continues

GPF FC to tackle Slingerz tomorrow as GFF Elite...

Apr 04, 2025

Permaul’s Trading & Distribution joins forces for the 2025 O40s T20 tournament

Permaul’s Trading & Distribution joins...

Apr 04, 2025

Features/Columnists

  • The reciprocal tariffs

    Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo has once again proven his talent for making the indefensible... more

Publisher’s Note

Freedom of speech is our core value at Kaieteur News. If the letter/e-mail you sent was not published, and you believe that its contents were not libellous, let us know, please contact us by phone or email.

Feel free to send us your comments and/or criticisms.
Contact: 624-6456; 225-8452; 225-8458; 225-8463; 225-8465; 225-8473 or 225-8491.
Or by Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Weekend Cartoon

Bridge Watch

Demerara Harbour Bridge

> Berbice Bridge […]