6 pedestrians, including children, wounded in WBD struck and ran

An unidentified car on Sunday plowed six pedestrians and fled the scene on Canal Access Road Number One, West Bank Demerara (WBD).

The injured are identified as: 29-year-old Lilowattie Barbabas, 15-year-old Alana Grant, 8-year-old Rajin Mahendranauth, 8-year-old Esha Mahendranauth, 8-year-old Mesha Margar, and 7-year-old Tanesha Mahendranauth.

Based on the information provided, the injured were walking along the Public Road when the driver of the vehicle attempted to take over another vehicle and lost control.

The car then collided with the pedestrians, on the south side of the grass parapet, causing them injuries.

They were picked up and transported to West Demerara Regional Hospital (WDRH) and received in stable conditions.

The driver of the vehicle is being sought. The investigation is ongoing.

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