An accident along the Bushlot, Corentyne Public Road on Monday afternoon has left four people hospitalized and nursing injuries about their bodies.
The 4.30 pm accident involved motor car PTT 963 driven by Urel Edwards, 48, of Lot 36 Number 50 Village, Corentyne with occupants Julius King, 48, and Leslin King, 49, both of Lot 58 Number 53 Village Corentyne, and motor car PAB 6362 driven by Wesley Monteux, 46, of Lot 185 Riko Street, Kitty Georgetown, with occupant Satesh Persaud, 45, of Lot 22 Liverpool Village, Corentyne, Berbice.
According to an initial report from the police, Edwards was proceeding east reportedly at a normal rate of speed, while Monteux was proceeding west allegedly at a fast rate.
After noticing this, Edwards decided to apply brakes and was stationary on the said northern lane.
However, as Monteux was about to pass he allegedly made a sudden swerve and collided with Edwards.
As a result of the collision both drivers and occupants of the respective vehicles suffered injuries about their bodies.
They were all taken out of the vehicles in a conscious condition by public-spirited citizens and taken to the Port Mourant Public Hospital where they were examined by a doctor.
The two drivers along with Julius King and Leslin King were transferred to the New Amsterdam Public Hospital where they were admitted.
