Minister of National Security and Home Affairs Guy Mayers has described last night’s traffic accident that claimed the lives of 14 people as one of the worst in the country’s history.
Police said 13 people were killed when the mini bus on which they were traveling plunged off a cliff into the sea in the south east area of Mount Sion, in Choiseul.
The fourteenth victim died at hospital.
Eyewitnesses said the bodies were lined up on a beach after being pulled from the wreckage. The passengers were on their way from a funeral.
Minister Mayers was informed of the accident by the chief fire officer and police commissioner while attending an election rally of the United Workers Party last night.
The National Emergency Management Organisation has cautioned residents against engaging in rumors and speculation.
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November 11, 2011 at 6:02 pm
So sad to hear…RIP
November 13, 2011 at 6:29 pm
God bless the victims and their families