Bus Accident on Phillip Goldson Highway Leaves Thirty Passengers Injured

A commuter bus travelling from Lord’s Bank to Belize City overturned on the Philip Goldson Highway near mile six and a half this morning at around 6:30. The accident, involving a Central Transit bus, injured approximately thirty passengers, who were quickly transported to the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital (KHMH). Reports indicate there were no fatalities, and all victims are reported to be in stable condition.

In a statement on Facebook, KHMH expressed gratitude for the swift response of their staff, many of whom were not scheduled for duty. “This RTA produced 30-plus patients at our Accident and Emergency with varying degrees of injury, prompting our staff to spring into action as ONLY WE CAN!” said KHMH in a social media post.

Images from the scene revealed injured passengers, including distressed children, as emergency responders assessed the situation. Police officers were also seen on-site, managing the aftermath of the accident.

Though the bus was later flipped back over, the cause of the crash remains under investigation.