Gov't seeks $0.5M compensation for damage to Bailey Bridge

Works Minister Colm Imbert said Thursday the government will try to recover the about $500,000 for damage done the Bailey Bridge at Macoya which claimed three lives Thursday morning.

Imbert said the owner of the truck involved in the fiery crash is liable in law. He told reporters he has received an estimate of half a million dollars to repair the structure.

And he said the government will take the necessary steps to recover the costs, adding that it is "regrettable that three people lost their lives".

He refused to take any blame for the accident, saying the bridge was well lit with proper warning signs. He added, "It is the belief of those who have examined this accident that the truck was driving at an excessive speed."

The Minister stressed that the new bridge will meet international standards and will be completed by Dec.10.