76-year-old contractor killed by reversing truck

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September 12, 2026

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76-year-old contractor killed by reversing truck

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(Kaieteur News) – A 76-year-old contractor was fatally struck by a reversing truck on Thursday at the Banks DIH Thirst Park location at Industrial Site, Ruimveldt, Georgetown.

The dead man has been identified as Goblin Persaud, who reportedly supplied Banks DIH with plastic bottles.

According to the police, the incident occurred around 14:45hrs while Persaud was walking within the company’s compound.

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