Canter slams into GPL pole at Mahaica

(Kaieteur News) – A canter truck crashed into electrical infrastructure belonging to the Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) along the Mahaica Public Road, East Coast Demerara, on Saturday, prompting renewed concerns about road safety and damage to the company’s network.

The vehicle, bearing registration number GAJ 7505, was driven by Mohan Deonarine of Kumaka, Mabaruma, Region One (Barima-Waini). The collision occurred at approximately 13:00hrs while the truck was travelling east.

In a statement posted on its Facebook page, GPL said it continues to be concerned about incidents involving vehicles damaging its electrical infrastructure. Deonarine was taken into custody at the Mahaica Police Station, and an investigation has been launched into the incident.