TWO minibus drivers are in police custody, after a bus ‘turned turtle’ on the De Kinderen, West Coast Demerara (WCD) public road, Friday morning, killing a mother of three.

Dead is 31-year-old Reshma Ramotar of Tuschen Housing Scheme, East Bank Essequibo (EBE). She was travelling in minibus PEE 1243 with her children – ages one, six and eight – along with her 36-year-old husband, Ravin Duke, when the accident occurred.

Reports indicate that both minibuses were proceeding east on the northern side of the road. However, mini bus PEE 1243 was reportedly travelling at the rear of mini bus BGG 8917, at a high rate of speed, and attempted to overtake it.

While overtaking, an unknown vehicle which was proceeding from the opposite direction caused PEE 1243 to swerve north resulting in a collision with the right side of minibus BGG 8917.

This caused minibus PEE 1243 to ‘turn turtle’, crashing into a nearby grass parapet.
The occupants were taken out of minibus PEE 1243 and rushed to Leonora Cottage Hospital with Ramotar in an unconscious state.

Reports revealed that she received injuries to her head and other parts of her body. She was later referred to the West Demerara Regional Hospital where she was further examined by a doctor on duty who pronounced her dead, while she was receiving medical attention.
The body of Ramotar was taken to the Ezekiel Funeral Home.

The other occupants received minor injuries and were treated and kept for observation. Both drivers are in custody assisting with investigation.