Bus driver remains critical following accident on Sir Sydney Wallings Highway
Andy Edwards, the bus driver involved in an accident on the Sir Sydney Wallings Highway remains in a stable but serious condition at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Center. The popular bus driver suffered serious injuries to his legs and other parts of his body.
Another passenger was also seriously injured. The other passengers received minor injuries
Yesterday, eight residents were rushed to the hospital following a collision between a truck and his bus.
The truck driver was heading west when he lost control while overtaking and collided head-on with the bus, which was traveling in the opposite direction.
The head of the police’s traffic department Elson Quammie said police presence will be increased on that particular road to help reduce serious accidents
“The truck was traveling from East to West on the Sir Sydney Wallings Highway and was overtaking and in the process, the driver lost control and collided head-on with the bus which was travelling in the opposite direction,” he said
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