A father and son are now dead following a mid-morning accident today on M1 Ring Road, Princes Town.
Namdeo Harriram from Daly Road, New Grant, was taking his son, Lalchan Harriram, to a doctor's office. Reports stated that at the time of the accident the road was wet and the black Toyota Corolla Altis they were in began to skid and swerve. It then slammed into a ten-tonne truck.
The two other occupants of the car, Namdeo's wife Havanti Harriram and their daughter seven-year-old Tricia Harriram were injured.
Lalchan, who was in the back seat, and Namdeo succumbed to their injuries.
Dave Ramkissoon, the driver of the truck, was not injured. However, his passenger Nizam Mohammed, sustained slight injuries and is seeking medical attention.
Havanti and Mohammed were taken to San Fernando General Hospital. While Tricia was taken by a passerby to the Princes Town District Health Facility.
The accident caused traffic to back up for miles.
Investigations into the accident continue.