Relatives of the dead call for stricter penalties against speeding minibus drivers.

Georgetown: "Blowout or not, if he was driving carefully he could have controlled the bus". The remarks of a victim's relative following the deadly accident on Homestretch Avenue that left five dead. There is deep sorrow as relatives try to come to grasp with the horrific death of their loved ones. But amidst the sorrow, there is bitter anger and frustration at the continued recklessness on the roadways by minibus drivers. Speaking to Trakkernews concerned relatives are demanding that the police be more strict on the road rather than taking bribes. "The traffic ranks have a duty to make the roadways safer" said one person, because if they institute the right penalties and upkeep the laws against traffic offenders, the situation will change.