The tragic accident along the Long Hill Main Road in St. James resulted in at least one confirmed fatality and seven individuals rushed to the hospital.
The accident involved a bus carrying numerous students from Anchovy High School in the parish on Thursday afternoon. The bus reportedly veered off the roadway and plunged into a ravine – heavy rainfall is believed to have played a contributing factor in this unfortunate incident. As of the latest news update, specific details regarding the crash remained unclear, and the identity of the victim had yet to be determined. However, we are now joined by ACP Gary McKenzie from the JCF’s Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch, who will provide us with the latest information on the situation. Watch the report: