An Indonesian national died on Friday morning after he reportedly fell and struck his head while cutting trees at West Kuruabaru Backdam, Demerara River.
Dead is Daniel Sambara, 45, a chain saw operator, of Mabura Hill.
Sunday Stabroek understands that the incident occurred around 9 am.
Reports are that Sambara was cutting trees, when he fell and struck his head on the root of one of the uprooted trees. He sustained head injuries and a broken leg and was taken to the Linden Hospital Complex, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
Sambara’s body is presently at the Lyken Funeral Parlour awaiting a post-mortem examination.