Alness woman dies in tragic accident

Donna Punch, a 65-year-old woman, tragically lost her life on Sunday morning when a truck wheel blew out and struck her at Alness Village, Corentyne Berbice.

Her husband, Pastor Leroy Punch, informed reporters that at approximately 09:35 hrs, he and his wife were standing on a street close to the public road, en route to a nearby church. They resided at Alness Village.

Leroy stated that he heard a loud noise approaching, and moments later, saw a large wheel coming towards them. Despite their efforts to move, the wheel hit his wife.

After being struck, Donna collapsed and sustained injuries to her body. She was swiftly taken to the Port Mourant Public Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

Donna is survived by her husband and three daughters.

Investigations into the incident are ongoing.