(Kaieteur News) – Several persons, including a team of healthcare workers and four children, were injured on Tuesday afternoon after two boats collided in the Canje River, leaving eight persons hospitalised.

The incident was confirmed to Kaieteur News by health officials in Region Six.

According to information received, one of the boats was transporting a team of medical personnel returning from a health outreach in Bara Cara, located along the upper Canje River. The other boat, which reportedly sustained more extensive damage, was carrying several passengers, including children, bound for Bara Cara Village.