A minibus was badly damaged Thursday night after it slammed into a bull that was roaming on the public road at Evergreen on the Essequibo Coast. According to reports, the minibus was proceeding to Charity at a fast rate of speed just past midnight, when its driver slammed into the bull after crossing over a concrete bridge between Maria’s Delight and Evergreen.Reports said the bull which has been averaged to weigh more than 300 pounds was killed on the spot on impact. The minibus which came to a halt some 100 feet away from the accident scene was extensively damaged at its front. The driver known only as “Devin” of Bounty Hall village is said to have sustained serious injuries. Reports said his feet are broken and he was rushed to the Suddie Hospital and transferred to the Georgetown Public Hospital.
Drivers and riders on the Essequibo Coast are again calling on cattle farmers to keep their animals away from the public road. One driver said when rice fields are being ploughed, cattle farmers allow their animals to walk out from the “backdam” during the night and roam the public road.

(Rajendra Prabhulall in Essequibo.)