THE police are investigating an accident involving an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) and a motor lorry which occurred at about 14:30 hrs on Wednesday, along Waini Road at Buckhall, Essequibo River, and which resulted in the death of a Brazilian miner.

According to a report from the police, 33-year-old Brazilian national Elenildo Ferreira was killed in the accident while two other men were injured.
Reports received by the police indicate that the deceased and the two injured men were travelling on the ATV which collided with a motor lorry that was proceeding in the opposite direction.
The driver of the motor lorry is in custody assisting with the investigations.
No further confirmed information was available up to press time last night.