By DENISE MAYCOCK
Tribune Freeport Reporter
dmaycock@tribunemedia.net
GRAND Bahama police are investigating a traffic accident in east Grand Bahama that resulted in a number of people being hospitalised with various injuries.
Police received a report of an accident on January 31 shortly after 3pm off east Grand Bahama Highway, involving a yellow 1965 Mercedes Benz Unimog with ten occupants.
The vehicle overturned and the passengers sustained minor to serious injuries.
Two EMS vehicles were dispatched to the scene and transported the victims to the Rand Memorial Hospital. Police are investigating the matter.
Meanwhile, a man killed in a traffic accident in Grand Bahama has been identified as Moses Omar Leopold, 38, of No 1 Ricket Street, Jamaica.
Leopold was one of several people injured in a two-car accident that occurred on January 25, at the junction of Coral Road and Grand Bahama Highway.
The incident happened around 8am and involved a 2007 Nissan Cube with three occupants and a white 2001 Honda Accord with four occupants.
All occupants were transported to the Rand Memorial Hospital.
Leopold, a passenger in the Nissan Cube, died from his injuries at hospital on January 27.
Police are continuing an investigation into the accident.
Comments
The_Oracle 6 years, 2 months ago
Unimog is a very top heavy Utility truck type vehicle, Not really suitable for transporting people, especially when the drivers speed around curves and take corners too fast. (witnessed) It may be a unique "tourist ride" but with simple bimini top fabric tops (no roll bars, seat belts) is a recipe for disaster.
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