By Naomi Marshall

A 34-year-old woman is listed as critical in the Linden Hospital Complex following an accident at Loo Creek on the Soesdyke-linden Highway on Sunday.
The woman has been identified as Cindy Moore of 141 D’Andrade Street, Newtown Kitty, Georgetown.
Acting Divisional Commander Anthony Vanderhyden told the Guyana Chronicle that the accident occurred around 18:30hrs. At the time, the vehicle which was proceeding to Georgetown had a total of six occupants including the driver, Cartlon Ferrel, 29, and a six-year-old child, all of whom reside at 141 D’Andrade Street, Newtown, Kitty.
Commander Vanderhyden said based on information received, the rear right wheel of the motor vehicle PTT 5964 blew out, causing the vehicle to topple several times before coming to a halt in the vicinity of Loo Creek.
Five of the occupants, including the six-year-old child, were rushed to the Linden Hospital Complex where Moore was listed as critical. When the Guyana Chronicle visited the hospital, doctors and nurses were attending to the injured.
Meanwhile, at the scene, traffic ranks were seen inspecting the wreckage. The passenger who remained at the scene told this newspaper that he was seated at the back of the vehicle when it started toppling.
“I was going and sleep when I see the car start toppling before we run off the road,” the young man said, noting that his “Uncle Carlton” was driving at the time.
“It was me, meh uncle, meh cousin, meh aunty, another aunty and meh brother. They gone to the hospital,” he said.
The young man said he had journeyed to Linden with his other relatives to paint a house belonging to his aunt and was heading back to Georgetown when the accident occurred.