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Shuttle Driver Of Avis Car Rental Kills Toddler In Front Of Pjia

Source: 721 News 20 Aug 2016 05:31 PM

UPDATE:
SIMPSON BAY, St. Maarten — The Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIAE) is disheartened to learn of the unfortunate incident that resulted in the death of a child.

This took place on Saturday in the frontal area of the airport in the early morning hours. PJIAE has the safety and security of all its passengers, visitors and employees as its top priority and is assisting the local authorities, which are leading the investigation.

Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of the deceased.

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten – An area in-front of the Princess Juliana International Airport was cordoned off Saturday morning as an investigation into a gruesome accident began.

Reports reaching our news room Saturday morning states that a child seemingly 3 to 4 years old was fatally run over by a AVIS transport bus.

The fatal accident took place minutes past 9am.

Eye witnesses say its a gruesome scene that has impacted the lives of all who saw it. At this point it is not known if the child is local or belongs to a visiting parent. The investigation to officially determine the details of the accident is now ongoing.

Source: sxmislandtime.com


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