Three of the persons involved in the accident at Houston, East Bank Demerara on Phagwah day that claimed the life of a man are recuperating in private hospitals.
Wazir Khan died after the pick-up he and others were in toppled.
Meanwhile, the Guyana Police Force (GPF) Traffic Chief has called on drivers to procure a permit and take the necessary measures in order to safely transport passengers in trays of vehicles.
Brandon Rahaman, 21, of 248 Bourda Street, Lacytown, who drove the Ford pick-up on the day the accident occurred, is now a patient at the Woodlands Hospital. Also hospitalized are Gabriel Hussain, 17, at Dr. Balwant Singh Hospital and Jugraj Singh, 21, at a city hospital.
Anthony Singh, 21, was discharged from the Georgetown Public Hospital yesterday, his father told Stabroek News. He said, release came after doctors ruled he had no internal injuries. The father stated that his son is complaining of pains in his head and that he will be monitored at home.
Another occupant, Jessica Ramdatt, according to her Facebook post, said “Yes I’ve got some lacerations and look pretty bad but I’m alive…” it is unclear whether she is hospitalized.
Meanwhile, when Stabroek News contacted the GPF Traffic Chief, Hugh Dehnert, for a comment on the police’s position on trays of vehicle being used to transport people, he said, it is legal. He added that it is legal if well-bolted seats and rails are installed, the vehicle has insurance coverage and has been issued a permit for the same. The Traffic Chief further stated his disappointment over persons opposing the policy enforced by the GPF.
The occupants of the Ford were heading to the Phagwah festivities at the National Stadium when Rahaman lost control of the vehicle, reportedly after someone in the tray threw powder and obscured his vision. According to Rahaman, he tried to apply the brakes, but a tire blew out and sent the vehicle toppling on the East Bank Public Road, at approximately 3pm.
