Police are investigating an accident that occurred at approximately 10:50 am yesterday on the Diamond New Interlink Road and Mocha Access Road, East Bank Demerara.
A release from the police said that the accident involved motor lorry #GAF 2289, owned by Asif Sukhu of Nandy Park, and driven by Akosi Leondrea Anderson, a 37-year-old from Diamond Housing Scheme; and a metal arch, property of the Ministry of Housing.
Enquiries disclosed that the lorry was proceeding north along the western side of the Diamond Interlink Road when the tray of the lorry collided with the arch. As a result of the collision, the arch was dislodged and fell onto the road surface.
The driver is in custody assisting with the investigation.