This morning, a 52-year-old woman was killed in an auto accident in Berbice. Soo-rajine Surj-rha died after the car she was travelling in collided into a parked motor lorry on the Number 58 Village public road, Corentyne, Berbice. The accident reportedly occurred at around 07:20hrs.
The vehicle was driven by a 25-year-old male and two pensioners were also in the vehicle with Surjrha. Surjrha died at the scene while the other passengers received minor injuries. It is believed that, the driver reportedly fell asleep at the wheel. He is presently receiving treatment at the Skeldon Hospital. Investigations are ongoing.
