Mini bus driver and one passenger died after tire blew out and vehicle turned turtle

Linden Soesdyke Highway : The police are investigating a fatal accident that occurred yesterday afterneeon, on Kairuni Public Road, Soeodyke/Linden Highway, and which resulted in the death of Roger Hutson, 29 years, of Maraballi Street, Mackenzie, Linden; and Kathleen Marks, 36 years, of Amelia’s Ward, Linden.

The police in a statement said mini-bus BSS 4774 was proceeding along the Kairuni Public Road when the vehicle suffered a puncture causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle which toppled several times.

The driver, Roger Hutson, and passengers received injuries and were taken to the Mackenzie Hospital where the driver was pronounced dead on arrival. Passenger Kathleen Marks died while receiving medical attention.

Investigations are in progress.