MINISTER of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill on Saturday visited the family of Anil Ramanand, who died earlier in the day in an accident involving one of the ministry’s vehicles.

According to a statement issued by the minister: “A vehicle belonging to the Ministry of Public Works and another vehicle belonging to a private citizen were involved in that accident, along the East Coast of Demerara. The ministry’s vehicle was at the time carrying staff who were on official duties.”

After learning of the accident, Minister Edghill and team reportedly visited the reputed wife, mother, brothers, sisters and other relatives of the deceased to offer their condolences. The minister also pledged his support to the entire family.

There is an active police investigation underway, and Minister Edghill has assured the family that there will be no interference in or obstruction of this process.