Latest update November 15th, 2024 1:00 AM
Teen suffers spinal injuries after struck by bus on Sheriff Street
Injured, Vanessa Persaud
Kaieteur News – An 18-year-old schoolgirl, who was struck by a bus on Monday at Sheriff Street, is unable to walk and is nursing spinal injuries.
The teen, identified as Vanessa Persaud, of 204 Providence, East Bank Demerara (EBD) is currently bed ridden.
Kaieteur News understands that Persaud was on her way to Morgan’s Learning Center in Campbellville, Georgetown when a route 40 minibus struck her. The accident occurred just about 15:30h.
Footage of the accident showed that Persaud had exited a green and white minibus in front of Royal Castle on Sheriff Street. That bus waited for Persaud to cross the road heading towards Garnett Street but as she was doing so a blue route 40 minibus overtook the green and white minibus on Sheriff Street hitting her.
The teen was seen trying to evade the minibus by sprinting across the street to no avail. The footage showed public spirited citizens rushing to Persaud’s aid. An ambulance was called and Persaud was taken to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC).
Persaud’s relatives were informed immediately after and made their way to the hospital. When they arrived, doctors informed them that Persaud sustained injuries to her spine.
Doctors assured the relatives that the teen would be able to walk again but could not provide a timeframe.
Persaud was discharged from the hospital.
The driver of the minibus was detained but released on station bail as investigations continue.
Screen grab from footage of the accident
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