Air Services Limited says that all passengers injured as a result of the July 15 crash of one of its planes at Matthews Ridge, Northwest have been discharged from hospital and medical bills so far top $3M.
A release from Air Services today said that Esther Williams from Baramita and Urmella Rajesh from Berbice, who underwent surgery for fractured facial bones, were the final two passengers to be released from the St. Joseph Mercy Hospital last Saturday. The release said that they are scheduled for a follow-up visit tomorrow with Dr. Abalberto Fernandes.
ASL said that Aloma Massay (injury to right leg), Lloyd Thomas (injuries to right shoulder, wrist and forehead) and Ulan Benjamin (hip injury) were sent home last Thursday.
Dexter Benjamin who sustained lacerations to the lower right eye-lid was discharged from the Balwant Singh Hospital on Wednesday 17th July, the release said.
Five other passengers – Naline Dellon, Wesley Johnson, Troy Henry, Clifton Campbell and Sheldon Williams – were treated and discharged from Woodlands Hospital on the day of the crash.
The other passenger Christina Mangru travelled out with ASL from Matthews Ridge the day after the crash and was seen and discharged from Woodlands Hospital on the same day.
Medical bills paid by ASL so far total approximately 3 million dollars, the release added.
In addition, ASL says it has also paid out approximately $600,000 to cover incidental expenses and transportation costs.
“ASL staff members have stayed in touch with all 12 passengers. They had meetings with them last Friday, 19th July and yesterday Monday, 22nd July, to discuss claims for compensation.
“ASL thanks all passengers for their patience and understanding. Any queries can be addressed to ASL’s Personnel Manager Mr. Umadat Singh, (ASL, Ogle Airport Tel: 222-1234) who has been interfacing with passengers and their families”, the release added.
The ASL aircraft crashed into thick vegetation about a mile from the airstrip at Matthews Ridge. An investigation is underway into the crash.
