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Lorry driver arrested after mud spilled on Heroes Highway

By Staff Editor Thu, July 23 2026, 2:01 AM GMT-4

A lorry driver was arrested yesterday after mud was spilled along the western carriageway of Heroes Highway, creating a hazard for motorists.

According to a post on the Guyana Police Force’s Radio Eve Leary Facebook page, traffic ranks responded swiftly to the incident and arrested the driver.

The police said the lorry involved has been impounded as investigations continue and charges are expected to be laid.

The Ministry of Public Works has also been engaged to remove the mud from the roadway and restore safe driving conditions.

Motorists were advised to exercise caution while travelling along the affected section of the highway and to comply with directions from police ranks at the scene.

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