By Belize Live News Staff: A Saturday night road traffic accident near Cotton Tree Village has reportedly claimed the life of a police officer who was returning from a church concert with his family.
Initial information indicates that the officer was driving a white SUV when it collided with a house being transported along the highway as a wide load.
The collision reportedly occurred near a gas station in the Cotton Tree area.
Reports from the scene indicate that the officer died on the spot, while his family members survived.
Images shared following the accident show the large structure on the roadway as emergency responders attended the scene.
It is not yet clear what caused the collision or whether the transported house had the required safety precautions in place.
Police have not yet issued an official report identifying the deceased officer or providing further details about the incident.
