-GPL expresses concern over frequency of damage to infrastructure during vehicular accidents

THE Guyana Power and Light Inc (GPL) on Tuesday said it is deeply concerned about the spate of vehicular accidents involving the company’s electricity infrastructure, the latest of which occurred in Kitty earlier in the day at approximately 15:30hrs.

According to a press release, the accident, involving Motor Lorry GAD 5037 and Motor Car PAL 9858, resulted in damage to GPL’s electricity network and caused a service interruption affecting sections of Kitty, specifically between Queen Street and Vlissengen Road.

The company said the circumstances surrounding the accident are unknown at this time, and GPL is working with the Guyana Police Force as investigations continue.

It was pointed out that fortunately, no one was severely injured.

“However, GPL emphasises that the downing of power lines could have resulted in serious injury or loss of life, posing a danger not only to those involved in the accident, but also to members of the public.

“GPL continues to express concern over the frequency of vehicular accidents involving its electricity infrastructure. Such incidents pose serious safety risks, damage critical network components, result in substantial repair costs and disrupt electricity service to customers,” the release said.

It emphasised that the company again urges motorists to exercise greater caution on the roadways, particularly near electrical infrastructure.

GPL’s technical teams are assessing the damage and undertaking the necessary remedial works to safely restore electricity to affected customers.

Once the circumstances surrounding the incident have been determined, GPL will take the necessary steps to recover costs associated with repairing or replacing the damaged infrastructure.

“GPL apologises to affected customers for the inconvenience caused and thanks them for their patience and understanding,” the release added.