A traffic incident involving a motor lorry has caused a widespread power outage along the Essequibo Coast this morning.
At approximately 11:15 a.m. today, Sunday, June 7, 2026, a motor lorry (registration number GAL 6704) struck Guyana Power and Light (GPL) infrastructure in the village of Lima. The collision resulted in a service interruption for customers spanning from Anna Regina to Charity.
Following the incident, GPL mobilized technical teams to the scene to conduct urgent remedial repairs. The utility company initially projected that service would be restored by 12:30 p.m. today.
GPL has identified the owner of the vehicle as Mr. Jarrel Lawrie of Wild Oats Civil and Mechanical Engineering. The company confirmed that it is actively investigating the circumstances of the collision and intends to pursue appropriate action once its assessment of the damages is complete.
GPL has issued a formal reminder to all motorists and operators of heavy equipment, urging them to exercise extreme caution when operating near utility infrastructure. The company emphasized that contact with electrical equipment poses significant risks, including:
Widespread service disruptions for the community.
Costly property damage.
Serious safety hazards to the public and the operators themselves.
The company expressed its regret for the inconvenience caused by the outage and thanked customers for their patience as teams worked to restore power.
