Child crushed to death in Agricola accident

A horrendous accident on the Agricola Public Road, East Bank Demerara has left a little girl pinned under a truck on top of the road’s median Saturday afternoon.

The child died instantly after the truck crashed into her as she was waiting to cross the road with an aunt.

Gruesome photos of the child show her body pinned under the front of the truck as it rests on the median.

Her name and age have not yet been released as her aunt remains in shock.

The accident has caused a huge build-up in traffic. It is unclear at this time what caused the truck driver to crash into the child.

The News Room will provide more information when it becomes available.