The Jamaican community of Mandeville, Manchester, was plunged into mourning on Tuesday following a devastating incident that resulted in the death of a young student. Amoya Moore, a nine-year-old girl, was tragically killed while walking to school after being struck by a garbage collection vehicle.
The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) issued an official statement confirming its involvement in the heartbreaking accident that occurred at approximately 7:00 am along Bonitto Crescent. According to preliminary reports, the child was walking downhill from her residence when one of the authority’s compactor trucks, operated by SPM Waste Management Limited, collided with her.
Initial accounts indicate the vehicle dragged the young victim several meters before coming to a complete stop. Law enforcement officials immediately responded to the scene and have launched a comprehensive investigation to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the tragic incident.
The NSWMA expressed profound grief over the accident, stating: “Our hearts are with the family affected by this unimaginable loss, and we extend our deepest condolences.” The authority acknowledged that specific details remained limited during the initial phase of the police investigation but pledged full cooperation with the ongoing procedural examination.
The incident has raised serious concerns about road safety measures in school zones and the operational protocols for municipal service vehicles during peak morning hours when children commute to educational institutions.