At least four people were killed, and 24 others injured after a truck slammed into people celebrating Labor Day activities on Friday, police said.
Unoccupied truck
Eyewitnesses said the unoccupied truck rolled down the street, hitting several people as it picked up speed. It later crashed into another vehicle, pinning an individual between the two vehicles.
ideo pictures of the accident shows people screaming for someone to move the truck.
Police said two women died on the scene and two others died in hospital.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Kendal Strachan said the vehicle rolled on after the driver, who is assisting in the investigations came out of the vehicle.
Labor Minister Dion Foulkes told a news conference that the incident sent shockwaves throughout the country but also showcased quick and effective work from health professionals who worked to prevent a rise in the death toll.
“Today is an extremely sad day for the Commonwealth of the Bahamas,” said Health Minister Dr Duane Sands.
“Having endured such a tragic incident, the one thing I can say is from the time of the incident doctors, nurses responded even in their grief to care for the victims. The EMS staff, nursing staff, physicians at PMH made their country proud today and they provided care with a level of professionalism.”
The parade was cancelled following the incident.
