Several persons are now hospitalized after two vehicles collided head on at the junction of the Demerara Harbour Bridge, Bagotstown, East Bank Demerara.

The accident occurred at approximately one hour after midnight and involved a Route 32 and Route 42 minibus. According to information reaching the Guyana Chronicle, the Route 32 minibus was turning towards the Harbour Bridge, while the route 42 bus was heading in the direction of Georgetown when the two collided.

Passengers were left stranded inside the route 32 minibus, while a woman, identified as Roxanne Mitchel, was observed lying motionless on the roadway.

Persons trapped were assisted by passersby. The Guyana Chronicle will provide more information as it becomes available.