Belmopan. October 12, 2022. 2:40 p.m.
The Ministry of Health & Wellness (MOHW) is aware of an accident involving one of its ambulances and a minivan on October 11, 2022. Regrettably, a life was lost in that accident. The ministry extends its deepest and sincerest condolences to the family and friends, as well as to all the persons affected by this tragedy.
Based on information to the ministry, the ambulance was transporting a patient from the Corozal Community hospital to the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital in Belize City. Twelve other persons sustained injuries in the accident and are hospitalized at different health facilities countrywide. The ministry extends prayers and thoughts for a successful recovery for those persons.
The MoHW strongly condemns irresponsible driving on the highways and is fully cooperating with the police in the investigation in order to determine the cause of the accident.
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For more information, please contact:
Claudette Dakers-Norales
Information Officer
MOHW
